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Church of England report on human sexuality: Clergy should be able to bless same sex partnerships
Church of England publishes report on human sexuality

Bishop warns of further decline in religious freedom
The Bishop of Wakefield, Right Reverend Stephen Platten, has called upon government ministers to tackle the decline in religious freedom worldwide

Pope Francis's Evangelii Gaudium - some of the highlights
The Pope has called all Catholics to have "a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ" and to allow this encounter to "liberate" and "impel" them towards sharing the joy they have found in Him with those around them

Pope Francis' first Apostolic Exhortation: All believers are called to share the Gospel
Catholic faithful called to "embark upon a new chapter of evangelisation marked by joy"

Church of England's partnership with Stonewall challenged
Anglican Mainstream has asked why the Church of England is partnering with an organisation that nominated one of its bishops for a 'Bigot of the Year' award.

Women bishops: the theology
For lots of people outside the Church of England or any other kind of Christianity, the idea that there is a 'debate' around the issue of women bishops is kind of strange.

Lichfield delighted with first Messy Church confirmation
October saw the first confirmation service in a Messy Church in the Diocese of Lichfield

CofE: Positive reactions to women bishops vote
A vote moving on the process towards women bishops in the Church of England has been broadly welcomed

Methodist minister Paul Flowers 'suspended indefinitely'
The Methodist Church has suspended minister and former Co-op chairman the Reverend Paul Flowers over drug allegations
Report highlights Church's positive social action role
Parliament to debate new report calling for end to "cold war between Church and State"

Church of England says no to Synod reform
A move brought forward to the General Synod of the Church of England from the diocese of London to conduct a review into the way in which the Synod is organised was resoundingly defeated in a vote yesterday evening.

Church of England presses towards women bishops
General Synod voted overwhelmingly in favour of proposals towards allowing women into the episcopate

Church hears plight of 'working poor'
Archbishop of York concerned that having a job is no longer enough to protect people from hunger

Church of England affirms importance of school engagement
C of E schools of the future discussed at Synod 2013
New Methodist Youth President elected
The Methodist Youth Assembly, 3Generate, has elected 19-year-old Megan Thomas as the Church's new Youth President Designate for 2014-15.

No ifs, no buts, and no plan B on women bishops, says Bishop of Rochester
The final proposals are scheduled to be voted on by the General Synod on Wednesday