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Pope Francis prays for all the victims of two separate Taliban attacks in Afghanistan

Last Sunday, Pope Francis offered a heartfelt prayer for all the victims of the most recent terrorist attacks in Afghanistan. The Papal led a silent prayer for the "inhumane violence" to stop.

New investigation into late Bishop George Bell as CofE says it has received 'fresh information'

The Church of England today said that it had received 'fresh information' concerning the late Bishop George Bell, with Christian Today understanding that a new complainant has come forward following publicity about allegations against the bishop.

Three cheers for the Church of England Evangelical Council's statement on marriage and sex

The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has issued what it calls a 'reflection' on Anglicanism, marriage and sex. Here are some reasons why evangelicals of whatever hue or shade should rejoice.

Evangelical Anglicans warn they might walk away if CofE departs from 'apostolic truth'

An umbrella body for evangelicals in the Church of England has issued a stark warning of consequences for Church unity if it departs from 'apostolic truth' on sexual ethics.

Church of England's 'culture of secrecy' under the spotlight in abuse inquiry

A public inquiry into sex abuse in the Church of England will focus on the institution's culture of secrecy.

Don Bosco: 7 quotes from the saint who taught by kindness

St John Bosco or 'Don Bosco' (1815-1888), whose feast day is today, was an Italian Catholic priest who worked in Turin.

CofE and Methodist unity plans 'threaten the fundamentals' of Church, Anglo-Catholics warn

Anglo-Catholics are warning proposals to end 200-years of schism with the Methodist Church 'threaten the fundamentals' of the Church of England.

Salvation Army launches group singing initiative for dementia sufferers

The Salvation Army has launched an innovative, spiritually-minded new programme to help those suffering from dementia, using singing to connect dementia victims and their carers, and to prompt memory recollection.

When Spurgeon died: How a life of faith prepared him for its end

Charles Haddon Spurgeon had suffered from ill-health for many years, tormented by gout, rheumatism and Bright's disease.

Kazakhstan targets home groups, private prayer in new religious freedom crackdown

Christians, Muslims and Jehovah's Witnesses have been subject to increasingly punitive restrictions on religious freedom in Kazakhstan. New amendments to law would expand limitations - including an effective ban on private home groups.

Pope investigates Chilean Bishop Barros after new information emerges

Pope Francis is sending the Vatican's top expert on sex abuse to investigate the case of a Chilean bishop accused of covering up a paedophile priest's crimes.

Priest banned from ministry to defend George Bell at Church of England's headquarters

A disgraced priest barred from ministry for abusing colleagues and making malicious allegations against his superiors is to speak at the Church of England's headquarters in London on Thursday.

The Pandora's Box of Spiritual Abuse is out: Here's what the Church must do

We need to open this issue up, it will be painful and I don't know where the boundaries should be drawn, but we can't duck it if we are genuinely to be a Church of healing and flourishing.

Church of England calls for ban on daytime gambling adverts amid warnings of 'moral crisis'

The Church of England is warning of a 'moral crisis' facing children and young people as a study revealed two in three teenagers feels bombarded by adverts for betting firms.

Has a film-maker really captured footage of a golden 'glory cloud' at Bethel church?

In Charismatic terms, it's the Holy Grail in every sense. A miraculous event, not just reported, but apparently captured on film.