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Anglican Church in Australia 'deeply ashamed' about child abuse
The Anglican Church in Australia says it is 'deeply ashamed' about child abuse within its ranks. Between 1980 and 2015 there were 1,082 complaints of abuse, stretching across 22 of the 23 dioceses in the country.
St Patrick was an 'undocumented migrant' says Irish archbishop
St Patrick was an 'undocumented migrant', the Archbishop of Armagh has said in a message for the saint's feast day, observed today around the world.
Anglican bishop quits after threats to his safety for exposing child abuse
An Anglican bishop is resigning after facing harassment and threats to safety over his fight against clergy sex abuse.
Church of Scotland accused of 'Nationalist opinions' over independence referendum
The Church of Scotland is being accused of 'Nationalist opinions' after a senior Kirk spokesman called on Theresa May to allow an independence vote.
Russell Moore survives attempted coup over his criticism of Donald Trump
Southern Baptist figurehead Russell Moore will not be fired over his outspoken criticism of Donald Trump after rumours circulated around a meeting he had with a senior denominational leader.
'My husband openly had an affair for 12 years.' How should churches respond to domestic abuse?
Parishes are being urged to step up their fight against domestic violence in a new Church of England policy document launched on Wednesday.
Boost for conservative Anglicans as South Carolina join ACNA
Conservative Anglicans in America received a major boost last week when South Carolina voted to join a breakaway traditionalist grouping.
First ever Anglican Evensong service takes place at St Peter's Basilica in Rome
Anglican Choral Evensong was celebrated in St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican for the first time yesterday afternoon.
Don't expect married priests from Pope Francis, Cardinal Vincent Nichols declares
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has said that the Catholic Church's 'strong, firm' tradition of priestly celibacy is unlikely to change despite Pope Francis's recent comment that the Church should reflect on married priests.
7 ways to cultivate great worship in and out of church
'Worship is so much more than singing songs in church - it's a lifestyle.' This phrase has been so well-used it has become a cliché. Yet our experience tells us that most churches struggle to connect what they do on Sunday morning with the way people live out their faith, Monday to Saturday. Here are 7 ways you can make it work.
'Wrong' for Theresa May to block second independence vote, says Church of Scotland
The Church of Scotland is backing calls for a second referendum on Scottish independence.
Pope Francis May Be 'Backsliding' On Paedophile Crackdown
Pope Francis may be 'backsliding' in his crackdown on paedophile priests, a senior Australian Catholic official is warning.
Black Southern Baptist Leader Urges Reconciliation Between Russell Moore And His Critics
A senior black Southern Baptist leader has called for reconciliation between the embattled president of the denomination's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, Russell Moore, and his opponents.
Women Bishops And Bishop Philip North: What Does 'Mutual Flourishing' Actually Mean?
The Church of England is set for ongoing clashes over women's ordination after Philip North stepped down following a campaign against his promotion to be Bishop of Sheffield.
Most US Evangelicals Reject Female Leadership, Research Shows
Evangelicals in the US are less accepting of female leadership even than Roman Catholics, according to a study by the Barna research group.
Man Who Mocked Christians Banned From Church For Five Years
A man has been banned from all churches after he was jailed for harassing Christians online.