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See where Jesus died and was buried - Tomb now restored in Jerusalem
See where Jesus died and was buried - Tomb now restored in Jerusalem

Just in time for Easter, the tomb believed to be that of Jesus at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre has been restored in a multi-million dollar renovation, with pilgrims able to see for the fist time the bare stone of the ancient burial cave.

Burundi Archbishop is Archbishop of Canterbury\'s new man in Rome
Burundi Archbishop is Archbishop of Canterbury's new man in Rome

An African Archbishop is to be the Church of England's new ambassador to Rome.

Jeffrey John: Pressure mounts on Church in Wales after allegations of homophobia
Jeffrey John: Pressure mounts on Church in Wales after allegations of homophobia

Pressure is mounting on Welsh bishops after they were accused of homophobia by a senior gay cleric on Sunday.

\'No, you aren\'t distributing Luther condoms,\' Germany\'s Evangelical Church tells youth group
'No, you aren't distributing Luther condoms,' Germany's Evangelical Church tells youth group

The Dusseldorf youth church took things a little too far when they distributed condoms featuring quotes from the great man.

Gay cleric Jeffrey John speaks out: My homosexuality was the only reason I was blocked as Bishop of Llandaff
Gay cleric Jeffrey John speaks out: My homosexuality was the only reason I was blocked as Bishop of Llandaff

A prominent gay cleric's homosexuality was the only reason he was blocked from becoming a bishop, he has claimed.

Pope\'s Egypt visit to address Christian-Islamic violence
Pope's Egypt visit to address Christian-Islamic violence

Pope Francis will make a trip to Egypt next month, the Vatican said on Saturday, giving the pontiff another opportunity to promote better relations between Catholics and Muslims.

Leading gay cleric Jeffrey John left off shortlist to be bishop
Leading gay cleric Jeffrey John left off shortlist to be bishop

Gay cleric Jeffrey John is not on the new shortlist to be next Bishop of Llandaff, a source has confirmed to Christian Today.

Former Queen\'s Chaplain Gavin Ashenden quits \'liberal\' Church of England
Former Queen's Chaplain Gavin Ashenden quits 'liberal' Church of England

A former Queen's chaplain has quit as a Church of England priest after a long-running objection to what he saw as the liberalising trend of the CofE.

#StPatricksDay: was the Irish saint an accidental heretic?
#StPatricksDay: was the Irish saint an accidental heretic?

St Patrick is famously associated with the shamrock, which he allegedly used to explain the doctrine of the Trinity. But was Patrick an accidental heretic?

Was St Patrick married? This folklore researcher thinks so
Was St Patrick married? This folklore researcher thinks so

New research suggests Ireland's beloved patron saint, St Patrick, actually had a wife.

Anglican Church in Australia \'deeply ashamed\' about child abuse
Anglican Church in Australia 'deeply ashamed' about child abuse

The Anglican Church in Australia says it is 'deeply ashamed' about child abuse within its ranks. Between 1980 and 2015 there were 1,082 complaints of abuse, stretching across 22 of the 23 dioceses in the country.

St Patrick was an \'undocumented migrant\' says Irish archbishop
St Patrick was an 'undocumented migrant' says Irish archbishop

St Patrick was an 'undocumented migrant', the Archbishop of Armagh has said in a message for the saint's feast day, observed today around the world.

Anglican bishop quits after threats to his safety for exposing child abuse
Anglican bishop quits after threats to his safety for exposing child abuse

An Anglican bishop is resigning after facing harassment and threats to safety over his fight against clergy sex abuse.

Church of Scotland accused of \'Nationalist opinions\' over independence referendum
Church of Scotland accused of 'Nationalist opinions' over independence referendum

The Church of Scotland is being accused of 'Nationalist opinions' after a senior Kirk spokesman called on Theresa May to allow an independence vote.

Russell Moore survives attempted coup over his criticism of Donald Trump
Russell Moore survives attempted coup over his criticism of Donald Trump

Southern Baptist figurehead Russell Moore will not be fired over his outspoken criticism of Donald Trump after rumours circulated around a meeting he had with a senior denominational leader.

\'My husband openly had an affair for 12 years.\' How should churches respond to domestic abuse?
'My husband openly had an affair for 12 years.' How should churches respond to domestic abuse?

Parishes are being urged to step up their fight against domestic violence in a new Church of England policy document launched on Wednesday.