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Bishops agree to commend prayers for same-sex couples
The Church of England's House of Bishops has agreed to commend Prayers of Love and Faith for same-sex couples.
Pope expresses openness to same-sex blessings
Pope Francis has expressed an openness towards the possibility of blessing same-sex partnerships in response to questions from five cardinals.
Archbishop of Canterbury meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Pope met at the Vatican over the weekend.
Charity and Church in Wales at odds over building
A dispute has arisen between a Christian charity and the Church in Wales over the use of a church building.
'Pray for the media,' urges leading CofE bishop
A senior Church of England bishop has called for Christians to pray for the media and its impact globally, nationally and locally.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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).
Mike Pilavachi safeguarding concerns are 'substantiated'
The investigation concluded that Pilavachi engaged in "coercive and controlling behaviour".
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.
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.
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.
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.
Conservative cardinal predicts Synod on Synodality could lead to schism
Cardinal Raymond Burke is considered a leading voice among Catholic conservatives and papal critics.