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Make 2020 a year of hope and peace, says Pope

Addressing the crowds in St Peter's Square on New Year's Day, the Pope said that Jesus was "peace for humanity" as he invited people to mark the start of 2020 with gratitude.

Criminal inquiry a possibility for vicar accused of spiritual abuse
Criminal inquiry a possibility for vicar accused of spiritual abuse

The Rev Jonathan Fletcher has been accused of using ice baths, naked massages and beatings on men as a form of spiritual discipline.

Most Christians misunderstand what Heaven really is, says NT Wright
Most Christians misunderstand what Heaven really is, says NT Wright

Prominent theologian NT Wright says the New Testament does not say what most people believe it says about Heaven, which is that it's merely a place one goes after death. In truth, he says, it's about creation being restored through God's ever-advancing Kingdom.

Carinal Vincent Nichols asks the nation to move on from 'bitter' Brexit debate
Carinal Vincent Nichols asks the nation to move on from 'bitter' Brexit debate

The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has called on the nation to move on from the "bitter" debate over Brexit and see the good in others.

London Bridge terror attack weighs on Archbishop's mind at Christmas
London Bridge terror attack weighs on Archbishop's mind at Christmas

The terrorist attack on London Bridge last month is a theme of the Archbishop of Canterbury's Christmas Day sermon at Canterbury Cathedral.

Alleviating the financial hardship of Christian mission workers this Christmas
Alleviating the financial hardship of Christian mission workers this Christmas

Caroline Burns, Christian Worker Lead at Stewardship, and Cally Magalhães, a full-time Christian worker, speak to Christian Today about the struggle to make ends meet and how every little bit really does help.

Disillusioned former Queen's chaplain Gavin Ashenden received into the Catholic Church
Disillusioned former Queen's chaplain Gavin Ashenden received into the Catholic Church

Former Queen's chaplain Dr Gavin Ashenden is today being formally received into the Catholic Church.

Church of England defends appointment of Stephen Cottrell as Archbishop of York
Church of England defends appointment of Stephen Cottrell as Archbishop of York

The Church of England has defended the appointment of Stephen Cottrell as the next Archbishop of York.

Stephen Cottrell's appointment as Archbishop of York exposes divisions in the Church of England
Stephen Cottrell's appointment as Archbishop of York exposes divisions in the Church of England

Orthodox Anglicans have challenged the appointment of Stephen Cottrell as the next Archbishop of York.

Pope ends pontifical secret in sex abuse cases

Members of the clergy who commit sexual violence or abuse minors will no longer be able to hide behind the pontifical secret after it was abolished by Pope Francis.

Former chaplain to the Queen converts to Catholicism
Former chaplain to the Queen converts to Catholicism

Dr Gavin Ashenden, former chaplain to the Queen and an outspoken critic of the Church of England, has joined the Catholic Church.

Stephen Cottrell announced as the new Archbishop of York
Stephen Cottrell announced as the new Archbishop of York

The Rt Rev Stephen Cottrell has been announced today as the next Archbishop of York, succeeding Dr John Sentamu.

Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke dies aged 79
Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke dies aged 79

Evangelist and Christ for All Nations founder Reinhard Bonnke has died at the age of 79.

Former Kirk Moderator's 'reverse advent calendar' encourages acts of kindness
Former Kirk Moderator's 'reverse advent calendar' encourages acts of kindness

The former Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly has launched a 'reverse advent calendar' encouraging tiny acts of kindness in the run up to Christmas.

Changing Church doctrine on marriage is an 'insult to the love of LGBTQI people'
Changing Church doctrine on marriage is an 'insult to the love of LGBTQI people'

Evangelicals in the Methodist Church have been strongly encouraged by a gay celibate Christian to fight attempts to change the Church's historic position on marriage.

Church of England says it will 'vigorously challenge' any attempt to further liberalise UK's abortion laws

The Church of England has said it will "vigorously challenge" any attempts in Parliament to increase the upper time limit on abortion beyond the current 24 weeks.