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Civil partnerships to be extended to heterosexual couples
Opposite-sex couples are to be allowed to enter into civil partnerships, according to Prime Minister Theresa May.
CofE starts 'Big Conversation' about clergy care
The Church of England has begun a 'Big Conversation' on ways to improve its approach to the care of its clergy.
Turkish president claims Andrew Brunson has 'dark links with terror', vows to resist US pressure for release
The case of evangelical pastor Andrew Brunson has plunged ties between Ankara and Washington into crisis.
Why supporters of marriage should welcome plans for no-fault divorce
The proposal to remove fault-based divorce meets with near universal approval from the legal profession, and also from us at Marriage Foundation.
Indonesian leader says all quake victims must be found as toll rises above 1,200
Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered more rescuers to be sent in to find victims of a devastating earthquake and tsunami on Tuesday.
Happy marriages linked to longer life span
A recent study has found that people in happy marriages have a higher chance of living longer.
Chinese bishops to attend Vatican synod for first time
Catholic bishops from China will for the first time attend a major Vatican meeting starting this week.
We believe in miracles, Brits say
Most UK adults believe in miracles, according to a survey for the BBC â though they are not as convinced of the reality of Jesus' miracles.
Archbishop of York announces retirement
The Archbishop of York has announced that he is to retire on June 7, 2020, just short of his 71st birthday.
The work of the people: What the Ryder Cup is teaching me about leading a church
Sheer Europhilism aside, I have been struck by the way the last three days of golf have stirred my soul.
Church leaders need to move over: it's time to pass the baton to the young
The more I think about it, the more I want people like my daughter in Christian leadership â and I think that they could do it now.
Once an outcast, Patriarch Filaret is ready to lead Ukraine Church split from Russia
Patriarch Filaret was defrocked and excommunicated by the Russian Orthodox church, and accused by his opponents of being a KGB agent, having a secret family and embezzling money.
34 children at Bible camp among hundreds dead in Indonesian earthquake
Indonesian authorities scrambled on Monday to get help into quake-hit Sulawesi island as survivors streamed away from their ruined homes.
Christians concerned as equalities watchdog sues NHS over right of younger trans patients to have children
Christians have voiced concerns over the decision by the UK equalities watchdog to take NHS England to court over fertility services for younger transgender patients.
Over 800 dead after earthquake in Indonesia
The toll from an earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia soared on Sunday to 832 confirmed dead, with authorities fearing it will only climb as rescuers struggle to reach outlying communities cut off from communications and help.
Theresa May tells Brexit plan critics: 'Let's come together'
Prime Minister Theresa May called on her party on Sunday to unite behind her plan to leave the European Union, making a direct appeal to critics by saying their desire for a free trade deal was at the heart of her Brexit proposals.