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John MacArthur: Churches which support same-sex marriage belong to Satan
The controversial pastor and author John MacArthur has said churches which condone same-sex marriage belong to Satan.
Women bishops: What happens next?
Yesterday marked a key moment in the life of the Church of England, which could have its first female bishop as early as next year. But who will it be? And what effect will the vote have on church unity?
Alabama megachurch features 12-lane bowling alley, climbing wall, basketball court and more
Alabama megachurch features 12-lane bowling alley, climbing wall, basketball court, more.
Women bishops at Synod - how it unfolded in 16 tweets
Synod can be pretty confusing for even the most seasoned Church of England congregant. So here's our roundup of what happened today, as told by the people of Twitter.
There will be women bishops... General Synod passes legislation
Justin Welby: "To pass this legislation is to commit ourselves to an adventure in faith and hope."
Traditionalists ready to let women bishops legislation pass
The Church of England was today on the brink of agreeing to consecrate women bishops, bringing to a close nearly a century of, at times, heated and acrimonious debate.
Devil given the boot from CofE baptism liturgy
The devil has been excised from new Church of England baptismal texts which were given initial approval at the General Synod in York.
Clergy may 'dress down' after CofE relaxes rules on vestments
Clergy in the Church of England are to be allowed to "defrock" themselves after moves to liberalise the law on vestments were approved.
Did Pope Francis admit 1 in 50 clergy are paedophiles?
Pope Francis believes "about 2 per cent" of Catholic clergy are paedophiles, according to an Italian newspaper, but how reliable is this claim?
Jim Wallis at Synod: 'Politics and markets are riddled with sin'
Barack Obama's spiritual advisor addressed nearly 500 people at Synod this weekend on 'the uncommon good'
Bishop tells Synod: 'Elton John was wrong about Jesus'
Bishop Pete Broadbent tells Synod there are no plans to use Elton John as theological adviser
Former Archbishop of Canterbury: 'Why I support assisted suicide'
Lord Carey of Clifton says he now supports Lord Falconer's Assisted Dying Bill. Justin Welby remains firmly opposed.
Church of England cuts ties with Wonga
The Church of England has cut all ties with Wonga, after facing criticism for its investment in the payday lender's portfolio.
General Synod: Will women bishops happen this time?
This week at York will the the move towards women bishops be successful? If so, what's changed since November 2012?
Where have all the Pope's pennies gone? Vatican profits drop by £66million
Profit drops by â¬83.7m at the Vatican's bank amid reforms
General Synod - An Idiot's Guide
General Synod is nearly upon us but what on earth is it all about? Veteran Synod reporter Ruth Gledhill lifts the lid...