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This old spiritual practice is making a unexpected comeback. Why?
Why are 21st century Christians returning to this very old spiritual activity?
Bishop's anger at middle-class Church: 'The poorer you are, the less we value you'
The Church of England's approach to mission is 'almost entirely focused on the needs and aspirations of the wealthy', according to the Bishop of Burnley.
Catholic bishop says no movement on women priests, despite nun conducting a wedding
A Canadian bishop has moved to damp down speculation that his diocese is paving the way to women's ministry in the Roman Catholic Church.
Anglican splits over sexuality: Now Uganda's archbishop confirms he won't attend October's Primates meeting
The Archbishop of Uganda, Stanley Ntagali, has said that he will not attend the next gathering of Anglican Primates in October because of divisions over sexuality issues.
Episcopal Church wins court victory in long-running battle with conservatives
The long-awaited and complicated ruling means the diocese will not be allowed to keep its $500million worth of Church property.
Terry Waite: After 5 years in solitary confinement, what did he learn?
Asked whether he would return to the field having spent five years in solitary confinement, he says: 'I certainly wouldn't back away from it.'
How the Church went from hero to zero on mental health
New Wine â one of the largest Christian festivals of the year â has joined others in developing a 'health and well-being' seminar stream tackling topics such as stress and anxiety, depression and insomnia.
Church of England HQ has worse gender pay gap than BBC
The Church of England has a worse gender pay gap than the BBC and other national organisations, figures on Tuesday revealed.
Vicar under police investigation dies after 'setting fire to himself'
A senior vicar has died after allegedly 'setting fire to himself' in his Hampshire rectory.
Shining light or shrinking violet: Did Jesus contradict himself?
There's a puzzle at the heart of Christian living: are good deeds meant to be public â a living light to the world â or purely private, as hidden and humble as can be? Jesus seems to have said both. Did Christ contradict himself?
Archbishop of Canterbury warns Brexit deal chances 'infinitesimally small'
The Archbishop of Canterbury is warning the chances of reaching a Brexit deal within the two-year deadline are 'infinitesimally small'.
Archbishop of Canterbury declares new Anglican province in Sudan
The Archbishop of Canterbury has declared a new Anglican province in Sudan six years after the predominately Christian south split from the Muslim majority north.
Where is the Church of England Evangelical Council when we need it?
A long time ago, in a land that certainly now feels far, far away, the renowned Anglican evangelical theologian John Stott had a good idea.
Southwark diocese signals opposition to rebel Bishop Andy Lines by withdrawing permission to officiate
The 'missionary bishop' consecrated by the conservative Anglican Church of North America has had his 'permission to officiate' withdrawn by the Diocese of Southwark.
God can sometimes be silent, but he is never absent: Brian Houston talks to Christian Today
'Our focus is not on "celebrity" in our services. It is on Jesus... Justin [Bieber], like many others, is in church to strengthen his faith and to worship Jesus. A young man under huge pressure desiring to build a better foundation into his life.'
Selfie-obsessed tourists threaten church 'sacred space', says Oxford priest
An Oxford priest at 'the most visited parish church in England' has hit out at selfie-obsessed tourists disturbing church worship in the 'sacred space' of the historic sanctuary.