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Church guilty of 'abandoning the poor', Synod told
The Church is guilty of disproportionately favouring rich areas over poor estates, the CofE's governing body heard today.
Pope John Paul II to his female friend: 'Issues too difficult to write about'
The late Pope John Paul II wrote letters to his close friend, the philosopher Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka, from Rome in order to avoid their being intercepted by the secret police in Poland.
Manny Pacquiao apologises for 'worse than animals' comment on homosexuality
Christian Filipino boxing champion-turned-politician Manny Pacquiao has apologised for his comment that those who condone homosexuality are "worse than animals".
The myth of modern atheism? Unbelief dates back to 500 BC, says Cambridge study
A new Cambridge University study published today argues that atheism is not a modern invention, but rather dates back to 500 BC.
Scottish moderator to address Synod for first time in history
History will be made today when the Church of England's General Synod is addressed by the Presbyterian Church of Scotland's General Moderator.
African churches could face 'consequences' for supporting criminalisation of homosexuality
Churches in areas such as Uganda and Nigeria who support the criminalisation of homosexuality, could face "consequences" the Archbishop of Canterbury told the Church of England's governing body today.
Vatican: Yes, Catholic bishops do have to report child abuse
It was widely reported last week that new bishops undertaking a Vatican course were told that they were not obliged to report abuse when it was discovered.
Feeling overwhelmed? 10 Bible verses about rest
The day seems too full and we feel we need to take a break, but we feel guilty.
Is the Vicar of Dibley set to come back as a bishop?
Could the Vicar of Dibley be about to return to the nation's TV screens as a bishop?
Welby at Synod: Primates meeting was 'spun more than Donald Trump'
The Archbishop of Canterbury also urged warring factions in the Church of England's governing assembly not to put power struggles over human flourishing and freedom when discussing human sexuality.
Steve Chalke: Some Muslim teaching is closer to Christ than some churches'
Steve Chalke, Baptist minister and founder of Oasis, has told Christian Today he believes parts of Islamic theology better reflect God's character than some Christian teaching.
Attacks on churches are increasing, says French interior minister
Religion is under attack in France, according to Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve.
Evangelicals can pick the next US president, says Southern Baptist leader
Evangelicals can pick the next US president, according to the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Ronnie Floyd.
#Muslims4Lent: Solidarity or syncretism?
Can Christians and Muslims observe each others' festivals without being compromised?
Play depicting Jesus as transgender woman shown in Manchester church
Jesus was cast as a transgender woman in a performance in an Anglican church yesterday.
Church forms human shield around St Valentine's bones to stop bishop taking them
An attempt by an Italian bishop to remove his remains from the cathedral where they rest has provoked an unholy row.