Church
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick thanks Christians for their efforts during the pandemic
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has thanked Christian and other faith communities for all they have done to support the Covid-19 effort after a challenging year.
Justin Welby to ascend into heaven, Church of England announces
The Most Rev Justin Welby had previously announced plans for a sabbatical, but its precise shape and form remained a closely-guarded secret until this point.
Church of England shifts safeguarding focus from apologies to survivor support and culture change
The Church of England has said it will continue to apologise over historic safeguarding failures but wants its "main focus" now to be on "recognising the distress caused particularly to victims and survivors and acting to improve its safeguarding structures and to change its culture."
The 'vaccine for fear' is a relationship with God
Christian women were encouraged to let go of their fears during the pandemic and trust in God at Jesus House's Uncommon Woman conference over the weekend.
England's congregations can sing together again - but only outdoors
The rules around congregational have been relaxed as of Palm Sunday to allow churches to sing together outside.
Churches and Christian charities in joint call to Government on gambling harms
Churches and Christian charities are calling on the Government to take more action to prevent harms caused by gambling.
Church and faith leaders join in National Day of Reflection to remember Covid-19 victims
Britain went into lockdown for the first time on 23 March 2020, exactly one year ago.
Damning report uncovers serious safeguarding failures at Jonathan Fletcher church
The church formerly led by evangelical leader Jonathan Fletcher had an "unhealthy culture" that enabled abusive behaviours resulting in "profound" and "for some, ongoing harm", an independent report has concluded.
Church backs campaign to fund global Covid-19 vaccination drive
The Church of England is getting behind a fundraising campaign to help ensure that people around the world have access to the Covid-19 vaccine.
CofE may introduce quota for black and minority ethnic clergy
The Church of England may institute a quota on black and minority ethnic clergy within its ranks as well as institute anti-racism training, according to a report leaked Saturday.
Government preparing to ease church singing rules
The Government is reportedly preparing to relax the rules around church singing from 29 March, according to an update to church leaders.
Bishop of Carlisle receives 'informal rebuke' over 'serious errors of judgement'
The Bishop of Carlisle, James Newcome, has received an informal rebuke from the Archbishop of York after writing a character reference for a priest jailed for molesting children.
Church minister urges Home Office to show 'compassion' to teenager at risk of deportation
A church minister is making a fresh appeal to the Home Office not to deport a teenager who has lived in Scotland since he was three.
Vatican: blessings for same-sex unions not possible
The Vatican said that same-sex unions were "not ordered to the Creator's plan".
Violence and harassment against women 'ignored for far too long' - Welby
The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for repentance and "resolute action" from men in the wake of Sarah Everard's tragic murder.
Bishop of Bath and Wells announces early retirement as he continues recovery from leukaemia
The Bishop of Bath and Wells has announced he will be taking early retirement on medical grounds as he continues his recovery from treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia.