Ruth Gledhill
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Cardinal Nichols to celebrate Mass for LGBT Catholics
The Archbishop of Westminster is to preside at a Mass that welcomes lesbian and gay Catholics on Sunday.
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Church of England: Plans to create 'bishop for church plants' get the go ahead
Plans to create a new "Bishop for Church Plants" are to go ahead following approval of the revival of the See of Islington.
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Justin Welby: The most common feature of Anglicanism is persecution
The most common feature of Anglicanism worldwide is being persecuted, the Archbishop of Canterbury said last night. But Christians also need to take measures against their own tendencies towards violence.
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A move towards unity? Church heads consider a common date for Easter
A proposal to unify the date of Easter for all Christian churches is currently being studied.
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'Male headship' campaigner appointed as CofE bishop
Leading conservative evangelical Rod Thomas has been appointed Bishop of Maidstone and will minister to evangelical parishes that do not accept the ordination of women.
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Heather Cook has resigned as a bishop and been told she is no longer a priest
The former bishop is facing manslaughter charges after she killed a cyclist in an accident last year.
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Muslim voters could decide general election result, says study
Religious minorities could be crucial in influencing the result of the general election, according to a new paper.
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New Mohammed cartoon shooting: two dead after Texas police return fire
Gunmen who opened fire outside an exhibition of anti-Islam caricatures have been killed.
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Church of England fossil fuel divestment could have huge impact on business
Companies that fail to respond to the concerns of churches and others over the impact of their business on the environment will suffer serious damage to their reputations, a leading consultant in the field has warned.
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Prayers for Rio Ferdinand after wife Rebecca dies of breast cancer
Footballers and soccer fans joined Rio Ferdinand, former England captain, in prayers and mourning for his wife Rebecca Ellison who died after a short battle with breast cancer.
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Royal Baby: Prayers, good wishes (and jokes) for William and Kate
The Archbishop of Canterbury was among the first of society's leading figures to welcome the arrival of the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. He immediately prayed God's blessings on the Princess.
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Real life 'widow's mite' story touches congregation: Homeless person leaves 18 cents with a note
A real live "widow's mite" donation has been left at a church in the United States with an apologetic note.