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New initiative invites young people to give a year to God
New initiative invites young people to give a year to God

Young Christians in the Diocese of Chichester are being invited to spend a year with a church discerning what God's calling on their life might be.

Caring for the planet starts with ourselves, says Bishop of Guildford
Caring for the planet starts with ourselves, says Bishop of Guildford

The Bishop of Guildford has called on Christians to do their bit in caring for the Earth by making small changes to how they live.

Same-sex spouses not invited to Lambeth Conference
Same-sex spouses not invited to Lambeth Conference

The spouses of gay bishops are not being invited to attend a once-in-a-decade conference bringing together leaders from across the Anglican Communion.

What the Sermon of the Year can do for preachers – and the church
What the Sermon of the Year can do for preachers – and the church

The Sermon of the Year event is run by Preach Magazine and London School of Theology, and it's aimed at encouraging and celebrating the art of preaching.

How a Moscow monastery that saw Soviet-era martyrdoms has become a place of prayer again
How a Moscow monastery that saw Soviet-era martyrdoms has become a place of prayer again

In 1925 the monastery was closed down and most of its buildings were destroyed.

Jihadists kill Spanish priest in Burkina Faso
Jihadists kill Spanish priest in Burkina Faso

A Spanish priest has been murdered by suspected jihadists in Burkina Faso.

Rescue my daughter, Leah Sharibu's mother pleads with Nigerian government
Rescue my daughter, Leah Sharibu's mother pleads with Nigerian government

A year after the abduction of Nigerian Christian schoolgirl Leah Sharibu, her mother Rebecca renewed her appeal to the government to keep its promise to rescue her.

Catholic Church credibility on the line at abuse meeting

The unprecedented four-day meeting, starting on Thursday, brings together presidents of national Roman Catholic bishops conferences, Vatican officials, experts and heads of male and female religious orders.

The Catholic Church is headed for another sex abuse scandal as #NunsToo speak up

Until recently, the crisis in the Catholic Church has been focused on the abuse of children. But now Pope Francis has admitted – for the first time – sexual abuse by priests against religious women exists and must be acknowledged.

Pope defrocks former US Cardinal Theodore McCarrick over sexual abuse

Former US Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has been defrocked after a Church investigation found him guilty of sexually abusing both minors and adults.

'What are they afraid of?' Archbishop of York challenges Government over One Yorkshire devolution snub
'What are they afraid of?' Archbishop of York challenges Government over One Yorkshire devolution snub

The Archbishop of York has questioned the decision by Communities Secretary James Brokenshire to turn down the One Yorkshire devolution deal.

'The 21': The story of the Coptic Christian martyrs
'The 21': The story of the Coptic Christian martyrs

Exactly four years ago, on a beach in Libya on February 15, 2015, 21 orange-clad men were beheaded by fighters of Islamic State.

Tajik authorities confiscate, burn 5,000 Baptist calendars
Tajik authorities confiscate, burn 5,000 Baptist calendars

Customs authorities in Tajikistan have confirmed they have confiscated and burned 5,000 Christian calendars ordered by a Baptist church in the Central Asian country.

Catholic dioceses in New Jersey release names of accused priests
Catholic dioceses in New Jersey release names of accused priests

Five Roman Catholic dioceses in New Jersey on Wednesday released the names of 188 clergy members who have been accused of sexually abusing children.

Church leaders urged to release the power of the gathered community
Church leaders urged to release the power of the gathered community

o many of us have been doing it for so long we have forgotten why we gather – the purpose, the power and the impact the gathered community of Christians can have to bring lasting kingdom change.'

Two years after abduction, Raymond Koh's family still want answers
Two years after abduction, Raymond Koh's family still want answers

The family of Malaysian pastor Raymond Koh has asked the country's prime minister to order a new investigation into his kidnapping.