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Pope Francis appoints former Fox News journalist as official spokesperson
Greg Burke has been appointed as official spokesperson to Pope Francis, it was announced today.
Banned sex offender vicars continue to conduct funeral services
Banned sex-offender vicars continue to make thousands of pounds by hiring themselves out to conduct funeral services, a senior Church of England cleric warned.
Archbishop of York urges synod as sexuality talks begin: 'Help anyone who has been hurt'
The Church of England's ruling body was urged to "help anyone who has been hurt" as it entered fraught talks over human sexuality.
No compromise: Die-hard conservatives walk out of Anglican talks on gay relationships
A small group of conservative Anglicans will boycott the Church of England's private talks on sexuality in a reflection of intense divides within its governing synod.
United Reformed Church to allow same-sex marriages
The decision was taken earlier today at the URC's General Assembly in Southport.
Tory government academies policy is 'open goal' opportunity for Church
Thousands of children could receive a "deeply Christian" education if the Church of England's vision for education is successful.
Iowa pastor tells government to stop meddling in religious affairs, allow him to freely preach God's Words
An Iowa pastor has expressed concerns about how a state law prohibiting discrimination against people based on their sexual orientation and gender identity is threatening his right to share God's Word with others.
Church under pressure to highlight discrimination against women
Pressure has come on the Church of England to highlight any discrimination against women within its hierarchy and leadership structures.
Church criticised for requesting prayer for pastor who was found dead after his arrest over child molestation charge
Officials of a church in Jeffersonville, Indiana were criticised by a priest sex-abuse victims' group for requesting prayers for its late pastor who was accused of child molestation.
Synod faces conservative boycott over gay marriage talks
The Church of England is trying to stave off a rebellion against its discussions over gay marriage.
US organisations seek to make Christianity grow even more in Cuba by offering ministry training
In 2014, the formerly hermit nation of Cuba once more came into the world's attention when it decided to resume normalizing its relations with the United States. Almost two years later, Cuba is once again drawing attention, but this time, due to its growing Christian population.
General Synod: Church of England opts to 'recognise' EU referendum result despite opposition
The Archbishop of Canterbury has rejected calls for a second referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union and insisted the result must be accepted.
Historic Church of England diocese runs out of cash
A historic diocese in the Church of England has frozen clergy stipends, abandoned rectory repairs and is planning to rent out unused vicarages to private tenants to avoid running out of money.
Future of the Christian Resources Exhibition in doubt
One of the biggest Christian events in the calendar looks to have an uncertain future after its current owners decided to sell up. The Christian Resources Exhibition (CRE) is being sold by Bible Society.
New Vatican role for US archbishop signals move to a more moderate Church
The Pope has appointed a leading moderate bishop to an important post in the Vatican, signalling once more his determination to move the Catholic Church more towards the centre.
Vatileaks trial: Priest jailed, journalists cleared over stories alleging graft
The two reporters published books last year that depicted a Vatican plagued by greed and corruption.