Church
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The Vatican's 'Synod on Synodality' is about to begin - here's what to know
The unprecedented gathering of 464 Catholic clergy and laypeople, including women, begins Oct. 4 at the Vatican.
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130 years of girls' empowerment: the history of the Girls' Brigade
2023 marks 130 years since Girls' Brigade began. Take a walk through their archives to find out how the organisation has evolved through the years.
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Vatican brings its message for peace in Ukraine to Beijing
The meeting with Chinese officials is the latest step in Pope Francis' appeals for peace in Ukraine.
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New Wine 'deeply troubled' by Mike Pilavachi developments
New Wine has issued a statement after the Church of England investigation into Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi concluded that safeguarding allegations are "substantiated".
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Barrister appointed to review Church of England safeguarding board
The Church of England has appointed a leading public law barrister to review its Independent Safeguarding Board (ISB).
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Mike Pilavachi safeguarding concerns are 'substantiated'
The investigation concluded that Pilavachi engaged in "coercive and controlling behaviour".
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Church of England called to be faithful after Times survey
Church of England clergy who have "lost confidence" in the Bible and biblical ethics should resign or be removed, the head of Christian Concern has said.
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In Mongolia, Pope Francis will bring his vision for the church to 'small flock'
Francis will be the first pontiff to visit Mongolia, a country nestled between Russia and China.
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Majority of Church of England priests support same-sex weddings
A survey of Church of England clergy by The Times newspaper has found widespread support for a change in rules to allow priests to conduct same-sex weddings.
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Evangelicals in the Church of England need good leaders
After various leadership resignations, evangelicals in the Church of England, conservative and charismatic, have cause for sober reflection as their churches gear up for the autumn term.
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Conservative cardinal predicts Synod on Synodality could lead to schism
Cardinal Raymond Burke is considered a leading voice among Catholic conservatives and papal critics.
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Living in Love and Faith discussions to continue ahead of next General Synod
A group drawing from different traditions across the Church of England is to meet ahead of the General Synod in November to discuss next steps in the Living in Love and Faith process.
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Free Church takes concerns about contentious issues to Scottish government
One of the Free Church's most pressing concerns is a proposed ban on 'conversion practices'.
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Former tax office converted into popular community church and outreach cafe
"As the church's congregation flourished, the message of transformation and rebirth through Jesus Christ spread throughout the community. It has been an amazing thing to witness."
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Chichester Cathedral centre renamed George Bell House
Bishop Bell's name was removed from the building in 2016, a year after sexual abuse allegations against him were made public.