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Clergy support ministry rebrands to be more inclusive of women
With women now making up nearly a third of the clergy in the Church of England, a 364-year-old support ministry is rebranding to be more inclusive.
Six years in prison for Cardinal George Pell after being convicted of child sexual abuse
Cardinal George Pell, the most senior Catholic leader to be convicted of child sexual abuse, was today sentenced to six years in prison by Melbourne county court.
Cohabiting parents are more likely to doubt their relationship will last
Parents who live together without tying the knot are more likely than their married counterparts to doubt that their relationship will stand the test of time, according to new research.
Over 20 killed in Nigeria in latest attacks by Fulani herdsmen
There are fears of unrest in Nigeria's Benue State after a string of attacks this month left 20 people dead.
Church Without Freedom and Rights: What awaits evangelical churches in the occupied territories of Ukraine?
According to this law, 'the creation of a sect and expansion of sectarianism' is forbidden and subject to persecution.
Richmond Council bans pro-life campaigners from offering help to women outside abortion clinic
Pro-life campaigners will no longer be able to offer help and support to women going to an abortion clinic after Richmond Council voted to introduce a buffer zone.
What will make a difference to the knife crime crisis?
What could be previously largely ignored by opinion-formers and policy-makers has become unavoidable.
A six-week-old dead embryo is suing an Alabama abortion clinic: Is there a Christian perspective?
Where do we even start to think about this from any perspective â let alone a Christian one?
25 years of women priests celebrated across Church of England
It's been 25 years since the first women in the Church of England were ordained as priests and events are taking place across the country to mark the major milestone.
Women priests 25 years on: How are we flourishing?
The issue, it seems to me, often occurs with those who have not taken a theological stand, but simply reflect the sexism of the age.
Last chance? Theresa May wins Brexit assurances from EU on eve of crucial vote
Brexiteers in May's party have accused her of surrendering to the EU and it was not clear if the assurances she agreed would be enough.
World Council of Churches mourns loss of staff member in Ethiopian Airlines crash
The World Council of Churches was today mourning the death of the Rev Norman Tendis, one of the 157 people killed in the tragic Ethiopian Airlines crash on Sunday.
New paper to help evangelicals speak with confidence about Christian view of sexuality
The European Evangelical Alliance has produced a new paper to help Christians in living out their beliefs in the face of an increasingly liberal view of sexuality across Europe.
What's a woman's place in the Church? Lessons from 10 great female saints
The debate over a woman's place in the Church has raged since the very outset. Rather than step into this minefield, here are 10 great women giving us all great example.
Fears of more attacks against India's Christians ahead of elections
Weeks before millions of Indians head to the polls in the world's largest democratic election, Release International has warned that attacks on the country's Christians are likely to increase.
The next #MeToo? How the injustices faced by women are multiplied if you're disabled as well
It's well recognised that as a woman you are more at risk of many things â violence, sexual harassment, employment issues, low wages etc. But as a woman with a disability you are much more likely to suffer these injustices.