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CoE asks for prayers and suggestions as it prepares to choose new Archbishop of Canterbury
The Church of England is inviting people to suggest candidates to replace Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury.
Bishop of Bristol announces retirement
The Rt Rev Vivienne Faull has announced she will step down as Bishop of Bristol in September of this year, describing her seven years in the role as a "beautiful coda" to her long ministry.
Bid to stop Archbishop of York addressing Synod fails
Efforts have been made, however, to prevent Archbishop Stephen Cottrell speaking at the forthcoming Synod.
Churches can help to ease NHS pressures - report
A new report has said that faith groups have a significant role to play in easing the pressures on the NHS at the local level.
Vatican sees dangers in AI
A new Vatican missive approved by Pope Francis has warned of the dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI), while also stressing that, ultimately, it is human intelligence that will guide the morality of its use.
Bishop of Warrington made sexual harassment complaint against former Bishop of Liverpool
The Bishop of Warrington, Bev Mason, has revealed that she was the female bishop who made a complaint of sexual harassment against the Bishop of Liverpool, Dr John Perumbalath, who resigned this week.
Bishop of Liverpool resigns following allegations of sexual assault
The Bishop of Liverpool has resigned after coming under scrutiny over allegations of sexual assault and harassment.
Calvin Robinson removed as ACC priest after 'Elon Musk salute'
Calvin Robinson has had his licence to operate as a priest in the Anglican Catholic Church removed after performing an Elon Musk-style salute.
Bishop of Liverpool asked to 'step aside' by clergy in his diocese after sexual assault claims
The Bishop of Liverpool has been asked to "step aside" by senior clergy in his diocese who say that his position is "currently untenable" after Channel 4 News broadcast allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment earlier this week.
Bishop of Liverpool denies sexual assault and harassment allegations
The Bishop of Liverpool, Dr John Perumbalath, has denied allegations of sexual assault and harassment broadcast by Channel 4 News on Tuesday night.
Clifton Kirkpatrick, former head of World Communion of Reformed Churches, dies at 79
Clifton Kirkpatrick, a former stated clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and head of the World Communion of Reformed Churches, has died. He was 79.
Young people explore vocations through innovative scheme
Over a hundred young people gathered for a day of learning, networking and worship at St Mary's in Marylebone, central London, for an annual conference launching another year of a Church of England initiative described as a 'great hope' for the future.
Pope Francis appoints a nun to lead Vatican office in historic move
Her new role makes her the first woman to lead a Vatican dicastery.
Vatican approves document allowing gay men to become priests in Italy
A provisional document published by the Italian Bishops' Conference on Friday and approved by the Vatican cautiously opens the door for the ordination of openly gay men to the priesthood, while maintaining the normal requirement of chastity.
Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom
Officials said this occasion marks Biden's first time awarding the medal with distinction.
What can the Church learn from Jimmy Carter?
As the United States mourns former President Jimmy Carter who died last month aged 100, church leaders are being challenged about the ministry they provide to seniors in their congregation and beyond.