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Catholic Church must return to God to overcome abuse crisis, says Benedict XVI
Pope Francis' predecessor Benedict XVI has blamed the sexual abuse scandal blighting the Catholic Church on a "collapse" of moral theology and the impact of the sexual revolution.
Leviticus: it gets a bad rap but G-d meant it for joy
There is a reason why Leviticus is planted right in the middle of the five Books of Moses
Steve Clifford leaving Evangelical Alliance after a decade at the helm
Steve Clifford has announced he is to step down as general director of the Evangelical Alliance at the end of this year.
Quakers join in criticism of Westminster Abbey over nuclear weapons ceremony
The Quakers have become the latest critics of a service taking place at Westminster Abbey next month to commemorate 50 years of nuclear deterrents in British waters.
Britain's housing crisis is 'hitting the poorest the hardest', says Archbishop of Canterbury
Justin Welby said that any way forward on Britain's housing crisis "must involve building communities, not just houses".
Church of England bishops say the 'tide is turning' on harmful online content
"It's about time that social media companies are held responsible for their content and are accountable for their actions," the Bishop of Gloucester, Rachel Treweek, has said after the Government unveiled plans to impose substantial fines on websites that fail to take action against "online harms".
How a simple scheme has transformed giving at one church
A scheme being rolled out across the Church of England to simplify giving has led to a 10 per cent increase in donations at one County Durham Church.
Church Army leader Mark Russell to head up The Children's Society
Mark Russell is to join The Children's Society as its new CEO after 12 years at the helm of Church Army.
Celebrated composer John Rutter lifts hearts and voices at Bradford Cathedral
English composer and conductor John Rutter CBE was at Bradford Cathedral earlier this month to share some snippets from his decades in choral music.
Churches rally in London's Trafalgar Square against the devastation of knife crime
Churches have come together with the Ascension Trust to hold a major rally in London calling for an end to knife crime.
Christian conferences: they would be so rewarding and fun, if I could just get there
Just getting to a conference can be half the battle - but the other half starts when we get there
Bishops and campaigners want Westminster Abbey to cancel nuclear deterrent service
The Bishops of Colchester and Chelmsford are among those objecting to the service being held to "recognise 50 years of continuous at sea deterrent"
Church of England safeguarding group admits 'failure to respond compassionately' to abuse victims
A major independent review into abuse within the Church of England "makes for very difficult reading", its body responsible for safeguarding has said.
Legendary rock band Jethro Tull step in to help out two cathedrals with Christmas concerts
Seventies rock band Jethro Tull will be donating 100 per cent of the ticket sales from concerts at Ripon and Wakefield Cathedrals to the upkeep of the buildings
Cross honouring war hero minister goes back on display after being rediscovered in storage
A large wooden cross honouring a war hero Church of Scotland minister has gone back on display after being rediscovered in a cellar thanks to an inquisitive former student.
Building walls to keep migrants out is not a solution, says Pope
Pope Francis said on Sunday that political leaders who want walls and other barriers to keep migrants out "will end up becoming prisoners of the walls they build".