Church

Archbishop of Canterbury apologises over George Bell mistakes

The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised over mistakes in his handling of allegations made posthumously against the late Bishop George Bell.

Growth plans are not about 'one way of being Church replacing another', says Archbishop of York

The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell has admitted to the General Synod that his vision for "a mixed ecology" Church has not been "clearly presented" and has "caused nervousness".

Liverpool Cathedral has 'robust processes' in place for asylum seekers showing interest in Christianity

Liverpool Cathedral has defended its work with asylum seekers after coming under fire because of its connection with the Poppy Day bomber.

Church called to 'love without discrimination' after questions raised over bomber's Christian conversion

"The Church will always report those who seek to abuse the system and cause harm to the relevant authority, and would never offer its most precious and sacred gift of baptism to those it believes do not truly desire it or understand the responsibilities of receiving it."

Churches are 'easy targets for criminals'

More than 4,000 crimes were committed at churches and religious premises across the UK over the past year.

'Saving the parish' and church planting must go hand in hand - Archbishop

"To save the parish does not mean to stop church planting. To church plant does not mean abandoning the parish," the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.

Gospel 'has brought hope' during the pandemic, says Queen

The Queen missed the inaugural meeting of the newly-elected Synod for the first time in her 69-year reign due to medical advice that she should rest.

London church leaders challenged with call to holiness

Over 1,000 church leaders from across London gathered near the O2 in London on Monday to think afresh about the call to evangelism.

Prayers after Remembrance Sunday explosion

Three men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act over the fatal blast outside Liverpool Women's Hospital.

Queen remembers people who face hardship for their faith

The Queen has paid tribute to people suffering for their faith in a message to mark Nayrouz, the Coptic New Year.

Police and Cardinal to review last rites guidance after Catholic MP's murder

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick and Catholic leader Cardinal Vincent Nichols are to work together on guidelines around access to violent crime scenes for Catholic priests following the murder of Sir David Amess.

Indian Catholics hope a papal visit will halt anti-Christian persecution

A recent meeting between Pope Francis and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised hopes among Indian Catholics about the possibility of a future papal visit, one that might help foster religious freedom and gender equality in one of the world's largest nations.