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Theresa May's 'hostile environment' policy has made UK 'markedly nastier', says CofE's policy adviser
Theresa May's 'hostile environment' policy on immigration has created a country which is 'markedly nastier', the Church of England's policy advisor has said.
Jacob Rees-Mogg vs the BBC: Did he stand firm where Farron failed?
It seems to me that all Rees-Mogg did was perform a much better evasion of this sadly-familiar line of media questioning. And in doing so actually, he potentially adds weight to the idea that you can't hold political office and practice a faith with absolute integrity.
Philip Wilson: Catholic archbishop guilty of covering up abuse steps down
The Catholic archbishop of Adelaide, Philip Wilson, will step down from his position after being convicted of covering up child sex abuse by a paedophile priest.
Church of England warns 'reluctant' clergy: Learning to spot abuse not 'optional extra'
Learning to spot potential child abuse is not an 'optional extra', grumbling clergy are being told, as the Church of England admits some turn up to training 'reluctantly'.
The human face of conflict in Israel and Palestine
Last week, as the attacks took place, the UK parliament was host to an effort from the church to bring the plight of individuals to the attention of government.
Has Pope Francis changed the Catholic church's teaching on homosexuality?
The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that 'deep-seated' homosexual inclination is 'objectively disordered,' but that people with homosexual tendencies 'must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity.
Post-its and the personal: How a congregation came alive when I gave it space to respond
In a recent sermon, I created a space for people to reflect on and respond to what I was saying.
Church of England should be stripped from Prince Charles' coronation vows, report suggests
The Church of England should be stripped from Prince Charles' coronation service and replaced with an 'oath to the people' to reflect increased religious diversity, a new report suggests.
Paige Patterson removed as seminary head after Southern Baptist #MeToo campaign
Paige Patterson has been removed as president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary after a marathon 13-hour session of trustees that ended just after 3 am local time.
Hindu nationalists damaging India's secular constitution, warns archbishop of Delhi
The Catholic archbishop of Delhi has sparked an angry rebuke from the ruling Hindu nationalist party after he warned India's secular constitution was at threat.
Chilean Catholic Church in the spotlight again as 14 priests suspended for 'improper conduct'
Catholic church authorities in the Chilean city of Rancagua yesterday suspended 14 priests who are being investigated for 'improper conduct', a development that once again brought Chile under the spotlight when it comes to clerical sexual abuse.
Janet Jackson tells fans to turn to God in ICON acceptance speech at the Billboard Music Awards
"Everything we lack, God has in abundance: compassion, sensitivity, patience and a boundless love," she told the crowds
Pope Francis says it is not a sin to criticise the Pope
Pope Francis, who has faced his fair share of criticism as well as support over recent years, has said that it is 'not a sin to criticise the pope'.
Tears and hope at Manchester Cathedral memorial service for the 22 who lost their lives in last year's attack
Twenty two candles shone out on the altar of Manchester Cathedral this afternoon representing the 22 who lost their lives in last year's terrorist attack, made from the wax of the thousands of candles left in memorials in the city in the wake of the Manchester Arena bombing of an Ariana Grande concert.
Michael Curry: I thought my Royal wedding invite was an April Fools' prank
Michael Curry thought his invite to preach at the Royal wedding was an April Fools' joke, he told ITV's Good Morning Britain.
'Don't worry we are dealing with the Christians': Algeria's crackdown on churches
With presidential elections looming next year and the government under pressure from the Islamist MSP opposition party, ministers are using the 12-year-old legislation to instil a new crackdown on churches.