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Church Of England Refuses To Budge On Gay Marriage
The Church of England is resisting calls to change its teaching that marriage is exclusively between one man and one women.
Queen's Former Chaplain Warns 'Dying' Church Of England Is Capitulating To Liberal Culture
The Queen's former chaplain has warned the Church of England is capitulating to culture, days after he resigned for opposing a Quran reading in a cathedral service.
God Loves Us Despite Our Shortcomings, Says New Bible College Principal Calvin Samuel
"God did not call us to pull down Mohammed, but to lift up Jesus Christ." Joel Edwards, former head of the Evangelical Alliance, at the induction of Dr Calvin Samuel as principal of the London School of Theology.
Controversial Former Queen's Chaplain Urges Christians To Leave 'Dying' C of E For 'Biblical' Churches
An ex-chaplain to the Queen is calling on Christians to leave the Church of England for other more conservative congregations.
British Knight Falls On His Sword In Vatican Condoms Row
The British-born head of the Knights of Malta, a chivalric and charitable order, has resigned in the latest twist in the Vatican condoms row.
Is It Right If Christians Just Watch Services Online Instead of Going to Church?
Is going to church still as important today, now that watching televised sermons or online videos can deliver the church's message just as well?
Hillsong's Brian Houston on Why It's Important for Christians to Praise God Not Just on Sundays
A lot of Christians dutifully go to church every Sunday and worship God to their hearts' content. But Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston believes praising God should not be limited to just Sunday, but every day of the week as well.
Who Is The Christian Philosopher-Priest Appointed To Head Opus Dei?
Pope Francis last night confirmed the election of a new leader of the mysterious lay Catholic organisation Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocariz Braña.
Warring Anglican Primates Summoned To New Meeting In October
The Archbishop of Canterbury has called the heads of warring Anglican factions together for a second meeting in two years.
Churches Urged To Adopt Refugee Family As Home Office Struggles To Meet 20,000 Target
"Go and do something" was the Salvation Army founder's motto and is the message to UK churches over support for refugees fleeing persecution in the Middle East.
Evangelicals Warn Of A 'New Fascism' Sweeping The World
Evangelical mission specialists have warned of the rise of a "new fascism" in different countries around the world.
Archbishop Of Canterbury In Bid To Save Iraqi Christian From Deportation
The Archbishop of Canterbury has intervened in an attempt to save a Christian asylum seeker from being sent back to Iraq.
Disgraced Former Minister Paul Flowers Criticises Church Over Sacking
Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Sunday programme, Flowers said the Church could have acted "with a bit more grace".
Gay Clergy To No Longer Swear Celibacy
Gay clergy will no longer be forced to vow celibacy under new proposals to be announced by Church of England bishops, according to the Sunday Times.
Pope Francis: Christians Face Daily Battle With Satan
Christians must every day resist the devil and flee from temptation, Pope Francis said on Thursday.
Clergy V Laity 'Power Struggle' Is Blocking Church Growth, Synod Told
Unhealthy relationships between clergy and lay people in the Church of England is blocking progress and fuelling resentment, the C of E's ruling synod will be told next month.