Church
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UK evangelicals distance themselves from Ugandan support for anti-homosexuality law
The CEEC's statement was published this week in response to the Anglican Church of Uganda's support for strict new laws making some homosexual activity punishable by death.
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Tell the good news in the Church too, Welby tells journalists
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has praised the media for its 'challenge and scrutiny' and for the role it plays in a democratic society, while reminding journalists that "for all its faults", the Church is full of good news stories.
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Vatican court sentences eco-activists to prison for damaging art
The three activists raised awareness of climate change by damaging artwork in the Vatican Museums last summer.
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Pope Francis remains in hospital
Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from hernia surgery in hospital.
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Welby urges Church of Uganda to reconsider support for anti-LGBTQ law
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has written to the head of the Anglican Church of Uganda asking him to reject a new law making "aggravated homosexuality" punishable by death.
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Pope Francis undergoes hernia surgery, will stay at hospital several days
The decision to operate was made after Pope Francis went to the hospital Tuesday for a routine checkup.
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Yorkshire cathedrals to welcome cyclists on 'pedal pilgrimage'
Keen cyclist Shaun Cutler spearheaded the initiative to aid people out of lockdown and support physical and mental wellbeing.
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Catholic Church in California grapples with more than 3,000 lawsuits, alleging child sex abuse
Advocates have been left stunned by the number of cases that surfaced during this revival window.
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Church of Scotland to be 'impartial' on Scottish independence
The Church of Scotland has announced that it will not be taking an official corporate position on Scottish independence or the question of whether another referendum should be held.
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Vatican takes climate activists to court on Laudato Si' anniversary
The trial takes place on the eighth anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical promoting the care of creation and the environment, "Laudato Si'."
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Pope Francis taps Italian Cardinal Zuppi to lead peace mission in Ukraine
The appointment is the latest effort by Pope Francis and the Vatican to mediate a peace between Russia and Ukraine.
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Bishops will continue to speak out on government's immigration policy, says Welby
The Archbishop of Canterbury has defended his outspoken criticism of the government's Illegal Migration Bill.
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Church of Scotland has lost over half its membership since 2000 - report
(CP) The Church of Scotland has lost more than half of its members since the year 2000, with the average age of worship attendees being 62, according to a General Assembly report.
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Pope Francis adds 21 Coptic martyrs killed by ISIS to Catholic calendar
In an extraordinary move bridging a historical rift dating back to 451 AD, Pope Francis has added 21 Coptic Christians martyred by Islamic State terrorists on a Libyan beach in 2015 to the Roman Catholic Church's calendar, declaring them saints.
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New manifesto seeks to mobilise black Church
A new manifesto has been launched seeking to mobilise black Christians across a range of issues, from racial injustice, to Brexit, climate change and the NHS.