Ruth Gledhill
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Church under Pope Francis is building bridges with women, says senior nun
One of Britain's most senior Catholic Church women has welcomed the report of a Vatican inquiry into nuns in the United States as a "conscious attempt to build bridges and repair trust," Ruth Gledhill reports.
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Unlikely friendships: Richard Dawkins and Rev Sally Hitchiner bond over portrait sitting
Richard Dawkins and Rev Sally Hitchiner sat for a portraits for a programme shown on Sky Arts.
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Rev Libby Lane will be first woman bishop for Church of England
A saxophone-playing Oxford graduate who lives a "Christ-centred life" has been appointed the first woman bishop in the Church of England.
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Labour leader Ed Miliband praises Christians' role in society
The Labour leader yesterday praised Christians for their work in promoting social cohesion and fighting hunger and inequality, writes Ruth Gledhill.
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Can business training solve CofE's 'toxic' leadership problem?
Senior clergy in the Church of England are being summonsed to sign up for MBA-style leadership courses as the Archbishops of Canterbury and York attempt to create a Church fit for the 21st century.
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Giggling baby Jesus goes viral in Christmas Starts with Christ campaign
In carols still sung by millions each Christmas, Christians affirm that when baby Jesus is away in his manger, "no crying he makes."
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Church of England challenges BP and Shell over carbon emissions
The Church of England is putting pressure on two of the world's biggest oil and gas giants, BP and Shell, to improve their record on carbon emissions.
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Pope Francis calls for rethink on treatment of divorcees
The Pope is asking bishops and priests around the world to consider whether Orthodox church practice might be the best way forward to resolve the crisis over divorce and remarriage.
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Middle East priest: 'Don't bomb Islamic State, they will destroy themselves from within'.
A senior priest and Arab Christian from the Middle East has called on the West not to attempt to defeat Islamic State by bombing.
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UK's strongest anti-slavery legislation passed in Northern Ireland
The UK's strongest anti-slavery legislation was enacted in Northern Ireland this evening, bringing in greater protection for children and tougher punishments for those found guilty of trafficking.
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Justin Welby issues challenge to David Cameron over food banks
The Archbishop of Canterbury is heading for a row with the Government over calls for a £150 million State-funded system of food banks to help feed the poorest people in Britain, writes Ruth Gledhill.
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Franklin Graham: 'Islam is a religion of war'
The son of Billy Graham tells Ruth Gledhill that his views on Islam remain unchanged.