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Church of England hears pleas to abandon same-sex blessing plans
The debate over motion GS 2289 is set to continue into Thursday after deliberations ran over the 7pm deadline.
Evangelical church suspends diocesan payments over same-sex blessing proposals
All Souls Church, Langham Place has suspended payments to the Diocese of London over the Church of England's proposals to bless same-sex couples.
Influencer Oli London says going to church, listening to Jesus saved him from mutilating his body
The defining moment for the 32-year-old influencer was when he was seated at the back of a church and he heard an inner voice say to him: "Stop doing what you're doing. Be happy with who you are."
Christians support survivors of devastating Turkey earthquake
Christian development agencies are appealing for prayer and donations to provide support and practical assistance to people impacted by a devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria that has killed over 9,000 people.
Church of England accused of hypocrisy over same-sex blessing plans
Lay General Synod member Luke Appleton challenged the Church of England to be consistent in its position on same-sex relationships.
Disagreements over sexuality 'tarnish' Church of England's reputation - bishop
Long-standing divisions over human sexuality have "cast a shadow" over the Church of England's Christian witness, the Bishop of London told General Synod on Monday.
Archbishop seeks unity as Church of England General Synod gathers to debate same-sex proposals
The Archbishop of Canterbury today told the Church of England's General Synod that unity is still possible despite deep divisions over human sexuality.
Leadership of Hillsong interim pastors made permanent
Phil and Lucinda Dooley, who have been interim lead pastors of Hillsong since the resignation of its founder Brian Houston last year, are to take permanent charge of the Sydney-based denomination.
World Vision mobilising response after earthquake in Turkey and Syria kills 4,800
World Vision is on the ground in Turkey and Syria mobilising its response to a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that has killed at least 4,800 people.
Criminalisation of homosexuality is 'an injustice', say Church leaders
Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly have condemned the criminalisation of homosexuality at the end of their historic peace pilgrimage to South Sudan.
Most Scots palliative care doctors would refuse to take part in assisted suicide
Three quarters of Scottish doctors who provide end-of-life care would refuse to take part in assisted suicide if it became legal, a survey has found.
Church leaders call for peace in South Sudan
The Pope, Archbishop of Canterbury and Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly have called on the leaders of South Sudan to halt the bloodshed after years of civil war.
France moves closer to enshrining abortion in constitution
The French Senate has approved plans to enshrine abortion in the constitution.
Churches with largest under-16 attendance are conservative on sexuality - study
Church of England congregations with the largest under-16 attendance are conservative on sexuality, a study by Christian Concern has found.
Amid spread of ISIS, US warns of potential attacks on churches, soft targets in Tanzania
Amid the spread of the Islamic State in southern an eastern Africa, the U.S. government has warned about the potential for terror attacks in Tanzania, an East African country largely seen as being among the region's most peaceful.
Charges dropped against pro-life volunteer arrested for silent prayer
A pro-lifer who was arrested for praying silently near an abortion clinic and charged with engaging in an "intimidating" act has had the charges against her dropped.