Church
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Archbishop of Canterbury hits back over transgender bullying advice
The Archbishop of Canterbury is hitting back at criticism from conservatives over the Church of England's advice for schools on combatting bullying.
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Bishops told to stop acting as CEOs 'chasing growth targets' and instead help depressed clergy
Church of England bishops must stop acting as CEOs 'chasing growth targets' and return to being shepherds of their flocks, clergy are being told.
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Church of England clarifies guidance on transphobic bullying after outrage from conservatives
The Church of England is clarifying guidance for schools on transphobic bullying after anger from conservatives at the suggestions boys should be able to wear tutus and princess' tiaras.
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Church of England tells primary schools: Let little boys wear tutus and high heels if they want
Boys as young as five should be allowed to wear tiaras and high heels if they want to, the Church of England is telling schools in it's first advice on transphobic bullying.
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Leading evangelical quits CofE leadership blasting 'heretical teaching' over gay relationships
A leading member of the Church of England's governing body is resigning, accusing it of heresy in a sign of increasingly bitter divides over same-sex relationships.
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'Let us drink beer!' The wisdom of Martin Luther in 12 quotes
Today is the birthday of Martin Luther, the German monk-turned-revolutionary who reshaped the Church.
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Twitter's World Cup of Cathedrals: Titanic church clash sees dramatic finale
Last month marked a momentous anniversary â 500 years since the beginning (ish) of the Protestant Reformation, the decisive split that forever changed the Church. But this week, another climactic Christian clash awaits, albeit a little more light-hearted but no less energetic: the final of Twitter's World Cup of Cathedrals.
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Gay sex and dodgy banking in the Vatican: Latest book exposes Catholic corruption
The Italian journalist who was on trial for publishing confidential Vatican documents has released another book documenting gay sex in the Vatican's youth seminary and the vast amounts in Mother Theresa's bank account.
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A new reformation? How the Internet is challenging traditional sources of authority
An edited version of The Ebor Lecture delivered in York last month where Ruth Gledhill reflects on the power of the internet to challenge and change.
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God in monochrome: Is Christianity a black and white faith?
A brand-new exhibition at London's National Gallery titled Monochrome: Painting in Black and White showcases 700 years of human art completed in the monochrome â using black and white, or a gradient of just one colour. The already-acclaimed exhibit includes deeply religious works and prompts a question for contemporary believers: is Christianity a black-and-white faith?
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Tennessee Southern Baptist church could lose convention voting rights for having female pastor
A Southern Baptist church that hired a woman as its lead pastor â breaking with the denomination's traditional doctrine â may lose its voting rights at the Tennessee Baptist Convention meetings next week.
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Cathedral at Christmas? Record high as more people flock to festive services
Cathedrals are becoming the ray of hope in the gloomy picture of church decline in the UK as figures today reveal more people than ever attended their local cathedral at Christmas last year.
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Vice President Mike Pence tells Sutherland Springs: 'Faith is stronger than evil'
Vice President Mike Pence met with the families of those who died in the Texas church shooting on Wednesday, promising the 'full resources' of government is behind them.
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Phones during Mass make me sad, says Pope Francis
Pope Francis has chastised Catholics for using their phones during Mass, saying it makes him sad to see hundreds of phones held up.
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Southern Baptists will meet funeral expenses of Sutherland Springs victims
Southern Baptists are responding to the tragedy in Sutherland Springs with offers of financial help as well as pastoral support.