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UK Methodists might accept bishops as CofE covenant (slowly) progresses
Most Methodists in Britain might be prepared to accept Methodist bishops for the first time, according to a senior church figure.
Pope to raffle gifts including panama hat, Fiat Panda and espresso machine to raise money for the poor
Want a white Panama hat owned by the pope? Now is your chance.
Southern Baptist Russell Moore: 'The sexual revolution does not empower women'
The celebration of sexual promiscuity and the call for a redefinition of marriage is "merely the imposition of a different sort of patriarchy," Moore told the Humanum conference in Rome.
Rick Warren on gay marriage: 'The Church must not cave in'
"Marriage can only be between a man and a woman," Rick Warren told an audience at the Vatican.
Anne Graham Lotz on Mars Hill: 'It might have been better if they'd had millstones tied round their necks and been thrown into the sea'
The Mars Hill debacle shows the danger of an unbiblical view of ministry, says Billy Graham's daughter.
First American bishop promoted by Pope Francis is moderate, replaces conservative
Bishop Blase Cupich, Pope Francis' first major appointment in the hierarchy of the US Catholic Church, will knock at the door of Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral on Monday evening.
Rick Warren to speak on biblical marriage at Pope's conference today
Popular author and pastor Rick Warren is to speak today on the 'Biblical meaning of marriage' at the Pope's Humanum conference in Rome.
Archbishop of Canterbury on the future of the Anglican Communion: 'We have no strategies beyond prayer and obedience'
The Archbishop of Canterbury today gave the presidential address at the meeting of the General Synod in London, in which he praised the Anglican Communion for its diversity, but warned that it "may be too much to manage".
Final approval given to women bishops at General Synod
The Church of England yesterday gave the final seal of approval to women bishops, following the passing of legislation by the General Synod in July.
Gay rights campaign targets Christians in Mississippi: 'It is only for God to judge, not us.'
An LGBT rights campaign specifically targeting Christians has been launched in Mississippi, sparking anger from church leaders.
Franklin Graham condemns Washington cathedral for hosting Muslim prayer service
It was meant to highlight tolerance and mutual goodwill, but not everyone approved of Islamic prayers at the National Cathedral.
Landmark vote sees Diocese of Oxford become the first to go fossil free
The Diocese of Oxford today voted to divest from fossil fuels, becoming the first to do so in the Church of England.
The Lost Gospel: Unpacking what's behind the Jesus and Mary marriage theory
The latest in a long line of books to posit that Jesus was married to Mary has come out and sent the internet into meltdown. Mark Woods looks at the evidence.
Church of England: We must not reject all religion from schools
The Church of England has slammed the drive to promote "British values" in UK schools, saying the government's "narrow" definition is "failing to prepare young people for the realities of life".
Vatican to install showers for the homeless in St Peter's Square
The Vatican has announced plans to install showers specifically to be used by homeless people in St Peter's Square.
US clergy get to keep multi-million dollar tax break after legal challenge from atheists fails
A federal court has preserved a ministers' tax allowance challenged by an atheist organisation.