Ruth Gledhill
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Ireland same sex marriage vote: Catholic Church needs a 'reality check', says Archbishop
Most Rev Diarmuid Martin told RTE the Church must not "move into denial of the realities".
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Church of England to consider 'transgender baptism' service
A 'transgender baptism' service is to be considered by the Church of England for the first time.
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CofE celebrates key Christian appointments in Parliament
The Church of England is celebrating the appointment of two of the nation's most influential Christians, one lay and one ordained, to key posts in the new Parliament.
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Faith groups give more than £3 billion a year in social action
Christians, Muslims, Jews and other faiths contribute more than £3 billion a year to social action in their communities, according to the new Faith Action Audit conducted by the Cinnamon Network.
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Why is a retired Catholic Archbishop making it his life's mission to teach the Koran?
A retired Catholic Archbishop is making it his mission in life to teach students about the Koran.
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Church of England pensions: A disaster waiting to happen?
A former secretary to the Church Commissioners has defended them against accusations that they are "in denial" about pension problems that are putting the very future of the Church of England at stake.
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Head of Armenian Church files lawsuit to get back cathedral seized by Turks in genocide
The worldwide leader of the Armenian Church has said that a lawsuit filed in Turkey to recover its ancient headquarters is merely the first legal step towards reclaiming all Armenian property seized by the Turks.
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Too young to die: Even elderly put off talking about end of life
Less than a third of people have discussed what they want to happen at the end of life, a new survey shows.
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Church of England investment bonanza boosts expansion hopes
The C of E's portfolio is now worth a record £6.7 billion, meaning plans to release an extra £100 million to pay for more clergy can be easily afforded.
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Irish bishops urge 'no' vote in gay marriage referendum
Four Irish bishops have simultaneously published statements this evening urging Catholics to vote "no" in Ireland's referendum on gay marriage.
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Journalists are on the front line, and need our prayers
Sunday is the "Day of Prayer for the Media" and we must pray for those on the front line, writes Ruth Gledhill.
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The authority of religious leaders has fallen - poll
The public is increasingly interested in religious leaders, but no longer affords them the authority they used to possess, a new survey shows.