Church

Anglicans must support each other even if they have different views - Bishop of London
The Bishop of London has said the Church of England should be a safe space for people with opposing theological views on the issues of marriage, gender and sexuality.

Church of England will not appoint racial justice officers in every diocese
The Archbishop of York said it was not possible to adopt the recommendation made in a landmark report on racism in the Church of England earlier this year because of ongoing cuts.

Bishop of Liverpool apologises for 'offence' after comments about conservative Anglicans
The Bishop of Liverpool, Paul Bayes, has apologised to traditionalist Anglicans for "the offence or distress" caused by comments made during an address in which he called for a "gender-neutral marriage canon".

Last restrictions on communal worship to be lifted
All remaining restrictions on communal worship are set to be lifted come July 19, Boris Johnson has confirmed.

Cardinal among 10 charged over London property deal
Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu is to stand trial in a Vatican court alongside nine others over a London property deal.

Evangelicals ready to walk as Methodist Church approves same-sex marriage
The Church also voted to affirm cohabitation.

Churches must support the vaccine drive, says Scotland's national clinical director
Churches have an important role to play in encouraging parishioners to get vaccinated against Covid-19, the national clinical director for Scotland has said.

Bishop of Liverpool calls for 'gender neutral marriage canon'
Bishop Paul Bayes was addressing the recently launched Movement of Supporting Anglicans for an Inclusive Church.

Vatican raises 'freedom of thought' concerns over Italian hate speech Bill
In what some say is an "unprecedented" move, the Vatican lodged a diplomatic protest against an Italian bill that would penalize discrimination and hate speech based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Why the left-wing bias of so many Anglican clergy?
The Bishop of St Davids, Joanna Penberthy, seems to be in trouble over her 'never trust a Tory' tweet but the left-wing bias of Anglican clergy in the UK is hardly hot news.

English and French bishops in joint appeal over treatment of migrants
Bishops on both sides of the English Channel have appealed to their countries for more "constructive" policies on migrants and refugees than "closing frontiers".

Church in Wales working to 'restore damaged relationships' after bishop's 'never trust a Tory' tweet
The Bishop of St Davids in the Anglican Church in Wales, Dr Joanna Penberthy, who is at the centre of a political storm over her 'never trust a Tory' tweet, is on sick leave amid pressure on her to resign.

Evangelical Alliance slams 'disproportionate' church singing ban
The Evangelical Alliance has hit out at "nonsensical" and "discriminatory" rules around congregational singing in churches.

It would be wrong to deny communion to Biden
The actions of the US bishops in so determinedly targeting this man, in further undermining the magisterial credibility of their self-damaged Church, at a time when the world needs the teachings of Jesus Christ more than ever, are deeply regrettable.

US bishops back plans that may curb communion for Biden
US bishops have moved closer to imposing restrictions on communion for Catholic public figures who support abortion.

Government defends church singing ban
The Bishop of London has said she will continue to press the Government on lifting the ban on congregational singing in churches, while the Bishop of Leeds has challenged "inconsistencies" in the restrictions.