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Queen\'s former chaplain leads rebel Anglican group threatening to split Church over sexuality issues
Queen's former chaplain leads rebel Anglican group threatening to split Church over sexuality issues

The Queen's former chaplain, Gavin Ashenden, is leading a group of rebel conservative clergy which is threatening to break away from the Church of England over sexuality issues.

Amazing Grace: 7 quotes from the slaver-turned-preacher John Newton
Amazing Grace: 7 quotes from the slaver-turned-preacher John Newton

Today is the birthday of John Newton, the abusive slaver-turned hymn writer best known for the beloved anthem 'Amazing Grace'.

WANTED: Christian coders, techies and creatives. The CofE is inviting you to its first \'digital lab\'
WANTED: Christian coders, techies and creatives. The CofE is inviting you to its first 'digital lab'

Have you been gifted with a great idea for a Christian app? Now's your chance to hang out with other Christian coders and bring it to life, with the blessing of the Church of England.

Australian Baptist church under fire for pastor who calls Islam \'a cancer we must destroy\'
Australian Baptist church under fire for pastor who calls Islam 'a cancer we must destroy'

An Australian Baptist church that works in government schools has come under fire after its pastor made incendiary statements about Islam, calling it a 'a cancer we must destroy'.

Forget original sin, says Steve Chalke: \'We are made originally good\'
Forget original sin, says Steve Chalke: 'We are made originally good'

Steve Chalke, the Baptist minister and founder of the Oasis Trust who sent shockwaves through the evangelical community when he declared his support for same-sex relationships, has criticised the traditional Christian understanding of 'Original Sin'.

A boy wrote to Pope Francis inviting him on a pilgrimage for sick children. He received a remarkable reply
A boy wrote to Pope Francis inviting him on a pilgrimage for sick children. He received a remarkable reply

The Pope not only took the time to reply in person. He hinted strongly that he might indeed consider attending the annual pilgrimage in Loreto, Italy next year.

Pioneer ministry: How a new generation of ministers is changing the face of mission
Pioneer ministry: How a new generation of ministers is changing the face of mission

The Church Mission Society has just seen the most students ever graduate from its Pioneer Mission Leadership Training programme.

The Church of England should back gay marriage, \'keep up\' with society, education secretary says
The Church of England should back gay marriage, 'keep up' with society, education secretary says

The UK's Education Secretary has said the Church of England should 'keep up' with modern attitudes in society and allow gay marriage in its churches.

Pope Francis condemns \'Church of the pure\': \'Good and evil are totally entwined\'
Pope Francis condemns 'Church of the pure': 'Good and evil are totally entwined'

'Good and evil are totally entwined', said Pope Francis at the Vatican this morning, declaring that 'we are all sinners'. He implored Christians not to label any one group or place as bad, warning against a judgmental 'Church of the pure'.

Billy Graham explains what all cults have in common - and it\'s scary
Billy Graham explains what all cults have in common - and it's scary

Jesus warned about wolves in sheep's clothing and 2,000 years on that warning still stands. But how can we know a cult from a true church? Billy Graham said there is one thing all cults have in common and it makes all the difference.

Church of England criticised over its response to clergy abuse claims
Church of England criticised over its response to clergy abuse claims

The Church of England has been pastorally compromised by its compensation insurance company, clergy abuse survivors have alleged.

Eritrean Patriarch detained for 10 years has attended church – but it\'s a fig leaf for continued repression, campaigners say
Eritrean Patriarch detained for 10 years has attended church – but it's a fig leaf for continued repression, campaigners say

The Eritrean Orthodox Patriarch, detained at home since 2007, has been allowed to attend a church service for the first time since his arrest – but supporters say in spite of this there has been no reconciliation with the regime.

Cardinal Mueller admits \'shame\' for Church child abuse but denies responsibility for German choir school scandal
Cardinal Mueller admits 'shame' for Church child abuse but denies responsibility for German choir school scandal

Former Vatican doctrinal chief Cardinal Muller has denied accusations that he must face 'full responsibility' for the abuse scandal in a German choir school revealed this week. It was revealed on Monday that more than 500 boys in a Church choir school were abused over a period of six decades.

Jerusalem Church leaders urge freedom of worship following historic mosque closure after gun violence
Jerusalem Church leaders urge freedom of worship following historic mosque closure after gun violence

Church leaders in Jerusalem are urging freedom of worship in the city, calling for continued access to the historic al-Aqsa Mosque after it was closed following gun violence last week.

Gaming for God: New card game asks the Church \'what is mission?\'
Gaming for God: New card game asks the Church 'what is mission?'

The UK's first ever mission themed card game, designed to provide a fun way for people to examine their personal view of what mission is, has been launched by Church Mission Society (CMS).

Clergy burnout: Why stress affects church ministers, and what they can do about it
Clergy burnout: Why stress affects church ministers, and what they can do about it

Stress and mental health are increasingly in the news, with everyone from Princes William and Harry to journalists describing episodes of anxiety or depression. But for some reason the mental health of clergy has often overlooked – until now.