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Church of England is 'standing on the brink of a precipice'

As the General Synod of the Church of England gathered once again in London on Friday, Rev Ian Paul, a member of the Archbishops' Council challenged the agenda in forceful terms.
Church of England needs 'far-reaching' change to improve safeguarding

"Overall, Church safeguarding falls below the standards expected and set in secular organisations," the report said.
Conservative bishops set out theological vision for Church of England

A group of conservative bishops has issued a new "theological vision" for the Church of England's process of discernment around issues of marriage, relationships, gender and identity.
Pope Francis accuses critics of same-sex blessings of 'hypocrisy'

Pope Francis is accusing those opposed to the Vatican's declaration allowing priests to bless same-sex couples of hypocrisy as the Holy See continues to face blowback over that decision.
Archbishop of Canterbury visits Ukraine ahead of second anniversary of Russian invasion

The Archbishop said he felt "a deep call to return" after his first visit in 2022.
Pope defends Vatican guidance on same-sex couples

Pope Francis is seeking to clarify that the Catholic Church is not changing its teachings about homosexual practices and same-sex relationships as the Vatican faces criticism for approving a document allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope in joint call for Christian unity

The Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Francis met in Rome this week where they issued a fresh call for Christian unity.
Church of England investigation into Mike Pilavachi finds shortcomings in conduct

Mike Pilavachi's conduct fell short "of that expected of a priest in the Church of England", an investigation has concluded.
Vatican issues 5-page clarification amid backlash to same-sex blessing guidance

The Vatican's doctrinal office issued a five-page statement Thursday clarifying last month's controversial "Fiducia Supplicans" guidance, which led to an eruption of pushback from theologically conservative Roman Catholic prelates worldwide.
Methodist Church issues guidance discouraging use of terms 'husband' and 'wife'

"Using the language that individuals use for themselves shows that we care as a Church and that we affirm them as a child of God," the guidance says.
Catholic archbishop admonishes Pope over same-sex blessings

A Catholic archbishop in Kazakhstan reportedly issued a formal repudiation of the Vatican doctrinal office's guidance this week allowing priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples. He accused the Catholic Church of propagating "gender ideology."
Jesus would 'go to prison' today for affirming traditional marriage and gender identity

"Jesus also contradicts ideologically these ways [that] want to relativize or even destroy a marriage of men and women and the family of the parents with their own children," the German cardinal told GBNews host Jacob Rees-Mogg.
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5 things the Catholic Church's document on same-sex blessings does (and doesn't) say

The Vatican approved same-sex blessings, but there are a few caveats.
Pope permits blessings for same-sex couples

Pope Francis has given his approval for priests to bless couples in "irregular" situations, including same-sex unions.
Pope reveals burial plans

Pope Francis has already made plans for his funeral and burial, he revealed this week.