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Calling women 'pastors' 'undermines' New Testament teaching on church leadership, says John Piper
Theologian John Piper has claimed that it is "misleading and unwise and ill-founded" to apply the term 'pastor' to women leaders in the church.
Conservative views on sexuality 'need to be part of an ongoing conversation' - Bishop of Norwich
The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Rev Graham Usher, said that although the views of conservatives within the Church are "important", they need to be part of an ongoing conversation bringing together different perspectives.
Archbishops apologise for 'hurt' caused by sex and marriage statement
The Church of England's two most senior archbishops have issued an apology for the "hurt and division" caused by a statement maintaining a traditional position on sex and marriage.
C of E's clergy discipline process 'leading to suicide and post-traumatic stress disorder'
Suicide, post-traumatic stress disorder and debt are just some of the results of the 'fundamentally flawed' Church of England Clergy Discipline Measure, a new report claims.
Bishops in disarray over 'sex for married straight couples only' rule
The Church of England's bishops appear to be at war with themselves after some distanced themselves from a statement reiterating longstanding Christian teaching that sex is for male-female marriage only.
Prince William to represent Queen at Church of Scotland General Assembly
Prince William has been appointed as the Lord High Commission to the Church of Scotland's 2020 General Assembly.
Pope Francis condemns antisemitism
Pope Francis has spoken of the "dignity due to every person" as he condemned antisemitism in all its forms ahead of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
Gafcon Archbishop reveals inside track on Anglican Primates' meeting
An Anglican Archbishop who is also a leading member of Gafcon has given an exclusive insight as to what went on at the Primates' Meeting in Jordan which has just concluded.
Sex is for male-female marriage only, Church of England confirms
Sex only belongs in heterosexual marriage, a new statement from the Church of England's House of Bishops has declared.
Bishop seeks law change to recognise role of gambling in suicide
The Bishop of St Albans is seeking a change to the law on inquests so that gambling addiction is noted as a factor if someone has taken their own life.
Archbishop seeks an end to longstanding divisions over human sexuality ahead of Lambeth Conference
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he hopes that the forthcoming Lambeth Conference will "draw a line under some of the inward-looking approaches of the past" so that the Anglican Communion can move on from a crippling dispute over human sexuality.
Benedict wants name removed from book on priestly celibacy
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI wants his name to be removed from a book on priestly celibacy seen by some Catholics as an attempt to undermine Pope Francis.
The case for priestly celibacy
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has come out in defence of priestly celibacy in a new book out this week.
Archbishop of York awarded honorary Doctorate of Divinity by Durham University
The Archbishop of York has been awarded an honorary Doctorate of Divinity by Durham University.
Messages of hope and love as Orthodox Christians celebrate birth of Jesus
Millions of Orthodox Christians around the world are celebrating the birth of Jesus today.
Tributes paid to pastor who drowned trying to save two children
The Chair of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) UK, Agu Irukwu, has paid tribute to a pastor who drowned with two of his children at a Spanish resort over Christmas.