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Fewer than half of Evangelicals believe Bible is literally true: study

Only 20% say the Bible is the literal word of God, which is a historic low according to Gallup.

Discussion on marriage, sexuality and gender continues at Church of England General Synod

Church of England General Synod members meeting in York have been taking part in group discussions on marriage, sexuality and gender identity as part of the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) "discernment process".

Church of England takes strong stand against assisted suicide

The Church of England's General Synod meeting in York has overwhelmingly passed a motion against legalising assisted suicide.

Archbishop speaks of 'heartbreaking' atrocities in Ukraine

The Archbishop of Canterbury used his address to the Church of England General Synod on Friday to lament the "lies" and "remorseless fear and attack" in Ukraine.

After Roe v Wade, bishop calls for 'fruitful debate' and not 'polarised ideologies'

The decision of the US Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade must be followed by a period of reflection and "fruitful debate" that avoids "polarised ideologies", says the Catholic Church's Lead Bishop for Life Issues.

Guidance on slavery monuments needs to be 'urgently reviewed', CofE told

How to deal with monuments linked to the slave trade is an "urgent and pressing matter that needs to be addressed if the Church of England is to fulfil its primary purpose of saving souls and witnessing to the all-embracing love of Jesus Christ for humanity", the Church of England has been told.

Baptists consider changing rules on same-sex marriage for ministers

"Much thought needs to be given to the implications of various possible options. We are acutely aware that the 'stakes are high'."

'Just rumors': Cardinal Parolin dismisses chatter about Pope's plan to resign

Francis' right-hand man at the Vatican buttressed recent statements by church officials disputing that Francis is ready to throw in the miter.

Queen receives Canterbury Cross for 'unstinting service' to Church of England

The Archbishop of Canterbury has presented the Queen with a special 'Canterbury Cross' in honour of her "unstinting" service to the Church of England over seventy years.

Church of England urged 'to recover its confidence in God' amid widespread indifference

The research shows that the most common perception of the CofE is one of 'benign indifference.'

World Council of Churches, Global Christian Forum sign agreement affirming mutual quest for Christian unity

The agreement states that "exchanging faith stories of individuals and their churches and perspectives on shared concerns helps Christians to recognize Christ in one another and one another in Christ".

It's been an honour and a privilege â Adrian Dorber reflects on his 7 years as Chair of the Association of English Cathedrals

"Unless we can share these cultural and spiritual treasures broadly and encourage wide participation, we are not doing our job well and not being as good disciples as we might be."

Pope Francis pulls out of ecumenical peace pilgrimage to South Sudan