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Evangelicals in CofE want 12 bishops after women bishops vote
Evangelicals in CofE want 12 bishops after women bishops vote

A group of conservative evangelicals in the Church of England has called on the Archbishop of Canterbury to guarantee representation among bishops once women are allowed to the episcopate.

Five frontrunners to be the Church of England\'s first female bishop
Five frontrunners to be the Church of England's first female bishop

Now that the Church of England vote on Women bishops has been accelerated, the next question to ask is "who might it be?"

Archbishop of Canterbury appeals for \'gracious reconciliation\' in divided Church
Archbishop of Canterbury appeals for 'gracious reconciliation' in divided Church

In his presidential address, the Archbishop of Canterbury called for more love and less fear in the Church of England.

Church of England calls for re-think on secular Girl Guide promise
Church of England calls for re-think on secular Girl Guide promise

The Church of England wants the Girl Guides to give an alternative membership promise that continues to reference God.

Church of Scotland Moderator reveals new Kirk treasures
Church of Scotland Moderator reveals new Kirk treasures

A new ring and traditional cross have been unveiled in Edinburgh by the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

CofE tightens protections against child abuse
CofE tightens protections against child abuse

The General Synod moved to further strengthen the safeguards designed to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Climate change is \'great demon of our day\'
Climate change is 'great demon of our day'

The General Synod of the Church of England agrees to do more on climate change

World Evangelical Alliance postpones General Assembly
World Evangelical Alliance postpones General Assembly

Divisions among South Korean evangelicals behind postponement

Church of England paves way for first women bishops
Church of England paves way for first women bishops

The legislative process to allow women as bishops looks set to conclude this year after a vote by the Church of England's parliamentary body today.

Church urges men to take stand against gender-based violence
Church urges men to take stand against gender-based violence

Church of England General Synod hears of "devastating" violence against women and girls.

Women bishops legislation dominates Church of England General Synod
Women bishops legislation dominates Church of England General Synod

The Church of England General Synod gets underway today and the main focus of business will be drafts to legislation allowing women to be bishops.

Pilgrim Progress this Lent
Pilgrim Progress this Lent

Church of England focusing on discipleship this Lent

Liverpool Cathedral in Lego
Liverpool Cathedral in Lego

A model of Liverpool Cathedral made entirely out of Lego has gone on display to the public.

Pope Francis appoints new Bishop of Paisley
Pope Francis appoints new Bishop of Paisley

Fr John Keenan has today been appointed as the new Bishop of Paisley, filling a position that has been vacant for over a year.

Jane Hedges to be first female Dean of Norwich
Jane Hedges to be first female Dean of Norwich

The nomination of Venerable Jane Barbara Hedges as Dean of Norwich Cathedral was today confirmed by the Queen.

A vicarage for the 21st century
A vicarage for the 21st century

The church has invested in building a modern environmentally friendly vicarage as a base for a newly appointed priest to serve residents in a Suffolk town.