Church

Prince Hassan of Jordan visits UK Coptic Church
Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan met with members of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the UK this week.

Catholic Church defiant over school admissions cap
The Catholic Church has released a strong statement in favour of removing a cap on the number of Catholics it can admit to its schools.

Over-the-top Christmas is unnecessary, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged people not to give into the temptation to go overboard at Christmas and instead concentrate on the things that really matter.

Archdeacon to run 100k next year to raise autism awareness
The Venerable Dr David Jenkins, Archbishop of Sudbury, is set to compete in ten 10K races in 2014 to raise awareness and money for families affected by autism.

Pope Francis: Corruption must be punished
Just three days after he lashed out against those obsessed with greed, the Pope has delivered another hard-line sermon concerning engagement with corrupt practices.

'The Francis Effect'
There is a danger in eschewing too much ideology

Bishop of Worchester supports campaign against gender violence
The Bishop of Worcester will be wearing a white ribbon this month to show his support for a campaign to end gender violence.

Church in Wales consults on 'code of practice' for women bishops
The Church in Wales has launched a consultation on a "code of practice" for women bishops.

Major campaign launched to tackle poverty through credit unions
Payday loan companies have long been criticised for the way in which they prey on low-income individuals and families, encouraging short term loans with huge hidden charges and astronomically high interest rates.

World Council of Churches elects first woman and African moderator of Central Committee
Dr Agnes Abuom has become the first woman and African to be appointed moderator of the World Council of Churches' Central Committee.

Cross-party group lifts the lid on domestic violence and faith
If God is male then male is God
East London church wins architecture competition
The National Churches Trust has unveiled the UK's 10 best modern churches.

New RE resources offer insights into Christianity and Methodism
Religious Education resources look at Christianity from a Methodist perspective

World Council of Churches elects new Central Committee
The World Council of Churches has elected a new Central Committee during its Assembly in South Korea.

Llandaff Cathedral tackles budget deficit
Llandaff Cathedral is planning a financial overhaul to protect the future of its ministry.

World Council of Churches elects new presidents
The World Council of Churches has elected eight new presidents at its 10th Assembly taking place in South Korea.