Church
Human trafficking victims are 'women crucified', says Pope
The Pope has called on individuals and institutions to play their part in ridding the world of the "disgusting vice" of human trafficking and prostitution.
Church of England defends appointment of Rose Hudson-Wilkin as Bishop of Dover
The Church of England's Head of Parliamentary Affairs has written to the Spectator to defend the appointment of Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin after a critical piece in the magazine drew controversy.
No-deal Brexit would be 'irresponsible', Church leaders warn
Church leaders have written to Britain's new Prime Minister Boris Johnson urging him to reconsider his "deal or no deal" approach to Brexit.
Perpetrators of child sexual abuse must be punished, says Pope Francis
Pope Francis suggested that a culture change was needed in the Catholic Church and that he wanted an "apostolate of prevention" to be implemented to prevent minors from being abused.
Evangelical Fellowship in the Anglican Communion appoints Henry Scriven as interim General Secretary
The Evangelical Fellowship in the Anglican Communion (EFAC) has appointed Bishop Henry Scriven as interim General Secretary.
Apologies for abuse are 'cheap' if not followed by actions, says Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that the Church of England must "put actions behind the words" if its apologies for abuse are to have any meaning.
Evangelical group changes basis of faith to affirm heterosexual marriage
The Evangelical Group of the General Synod has amended its basis of faith to include a new clause affirming marriage as a union "between one man and one woman".
Methodist evangelicals urged to stay and engage after Church moves towards gay blessings
An evangelical network in the Methodist Church is asking evangelicals not to leave just yet but stay and engage as plans for gay marriage blessings continue to be debated.
Church of England moves towards communion with the Methodist Church
The Church of England's national assembly has backed proposals to continue the process towards communion with the Methodist Church.
Church of England has a 'long way still to travel' on safeguarding
The Church of England has been told it must move from words to actions if it is to "cement the position of safeguarding in the Church as being of the utmost importance".
Church of England clergy to be offered mentoring and coaching to support improved wellbeing
The Church of England has committed to doing more to support the wellbeing of clergy and their families.
Church of England commits to doing more to stop serious youth violence
Providing weapons bins and opening up churches as "safe places" for young people are some of the actions that churches should be taking to stop serious youth violence, the Church of England has heard.
Church of England has become an 'echo-chamber instead of interpreter' on issues of human sexuality - John Sentamu
The Church of England has been told it must return to "the whole of Scripture and to Scripture as a whole" if it is to find a way forward through the disagreement over human sexuality.
'Painful' Church review of gender and sexuality can bring deeper understanding, says bishop
The parliamentary body of the Church of England will spend time on Saturday considering the progress being made by Living in Love and Faith (LLF), a major dialogue on gender and sexuality.
Church of England schools must safeguard different views on gender and sexuality, says bishop
Staff and students are "not to be undermined" at Church of England schools for their views on gender and sexuality, a senior Church official said on Friday.
Bishop of Chester argued against lifetime ban for paedophile priest
The Bishop of Chester blocked a life-time ban from ministry being imposed on a minister who was jailed for child p*rnography, an independent inquiry has heard.