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Church of England's plans to double numbers of senior ethnic minority clergy welcomed

The Church of England wants to see double the number of ethnic minority clergy holding senior positions within a decade

Pope canonisations: Popes John Paul II and John XXIII declared new saints

The skies were grey but that did not dampen the spirits of the thousands of people who crowded into St Peter's Square to witness Pope Francis declare Popes John Paul II and John XXIII as new saints.

Celebrating 10 years of Messy Church

Messy Church has this week celebrated its tenth anniversary in the very church where it first began in 2004.

Pope Canonization live streaming coverage [Start time]: Watch online Pope John Paul II, Pope John XXIII become saints today [3D viewing locations]

wo miracles are credited in Pope John Paul II's name. A French nun was cured of Parkinson's disease, and a woman from Costa Rica was cured of a brain aneurysm.

How do you become a saint?

As John XXIII and John Paul II acquire their sainthood this weekend, Christian Today examines just how one becomes a saint

On two wheels and a prayer - trainee priests on cycle pilgrimage around Welsh Cathedrals

Tom Bates and Rhun ap Robert are cycling 450 miles to visit Wales' great cathedrals and raise money for St Michael's College and cancer charity Tenovus

David Cameron is right, Britain is a Christian country, says Archbishop of Canterbury

The historical facts may make for uncomfortable reading but they speak for themselves, says Justin Welby

Vicky Beeching: Yes to a theological debate on LGBT theology, no to argumentative tribalism

British theologian Vicky Beeching has opened up dialogue about same-sex marriage and homosexuality within the Church on her online blog.

John XXIII and John Paul II canonisations to be broadcast live in cinemas 3D

Sky has picked up the rights to screen the double canonisation of John XXIII and John Paul II in St Peter's Square in Rome on Sunday 27 April.

Sowing seeds in Pembroke

Local churches in Pembroke came together to share the meaning of Easter with the town in a mini Passion Play last Friday.

Dawn baptisms at Durham Cathedral

Five newcomers to the faith were baptised at the crack of dawn on Easter Day at Durham Cathedral.

Jesus is alive changes everything

The knowledge that Jesus is alive will change even the hardest of situations, Archbishop Justin Welby has reminded the faithful in his Easter sermon

Easter 2014: World may be hurting but God has not abandoned it - Archbishop of Canterbury

The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of his hope in the power of the Christian faith to heal divisions and bring lasting peace to communities afflicted by pain and suffering.

Rachel Held Evans steps back from the blogosphere for some praying, yellin' and reflection

Popular blogger and bestselling author Rachel Held Evans has announced she is taking a step back from blogging to "pray and yell and listen and reflect" following an intense period of theological debate.

Bible college to close due to lack of trainees

After 120 years of theological training, St Michael's Bible College in Cardiff is looking to close due to a lack of new trainees

Easter 2014: Church Twitter campaign asks what #EasterMeans, 'You can't keep a good God down'

Between now and Easter Day, the Church is asking people to finish the sentence #EasterMeans... with pictures, stories and messages.