Church
Churches celebrate a united Easter this year
Different calendars mean Orthodox and Western churches often celebrate Easter on different dates, but this year they align.
Parishioners claim CofE's Net Zero plan is leaving church-goers in the cold
Not for the first time, a well-intentioned plan may have had undesirable side-effects
Surge in searches for local churches
The Church of England has been buoyed by latest figures showing a leap in visits to its church finder website.
Church of England invests millions in parish renewal and mission expansion
In a major funding boost aimed at revitalising local churches and expanding outreach efforts, the Church of England has announced a new wave of grants supporting parishes across both urban and rural communities.
Bishop of Manchester reflects on life and death following prostate cancer diagnosis
The Bishop of Manchester has faith in the resurrection, following cancer diagnosis
'Quiet revival' in the UK as Gen Z goes to church
Church attendance in Britain is rising thanks to Gen Z, new research commissioned by the Bible Society has suggested.
Church of England to review safeguarding measures after David Tudor fiasco
The Church of England has recognised the need to improve its safeguarding after a series of scandals
Evangelicals troubled by CoE's same-sex stance urged to consider alternative spiritual oversight
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) is encouraging Anglicans distressed by the Church of England's blessings for same-sex couples to consider alternative oversight.
Will Christians ever agree on a date for Easter?
Will Christians ever agree on the date for Easter? Do they need to?
Why the Church of England is wrong to support same-sex marriage
The Church of England has always held that the traditional conjugal view of marriage is one that was instituted by God himself at creation. What would therefore have to be established is that this view was mistaken and that we now know that God supports the redefined view of marriage.
A new church receives over 90 donated Bibles after online appeal
In an incredible show of generosity, The Haven, a new church set to launch in Darlington next month, has received 92 donated Bibles after an online appeal.
Former Archbishop of Canterbury and other clergy facing disciplinary action over John Smyth abuse
Former Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, retired Bishop of Durham, Paul Butler, and former Rector of All Souls, Langham Place, Hugh Palmer, are among the clergy facing disciplinary action.
Cathedrals face financial strain as government imposes VAT cap on repairs
Cathedrals have raised concerns about the introduction of a new cap on the amount of VAT that they and other listed places of worship can claim.
Pope remains in hospital after condition declared critical
Doctors have given Pope Francis a "guarded" prognosis as he continues to be treated in hospital for double pneumonia.
British Catholics offer their prayers and support to the Pope
Pope Francis has been hospitalised for a week, initially with issues relating to bronchitis, but this week it was confirmed that the head of the Roman Catholic Church has a respiratory tract infection and pneumonia in both lungs.
Church of England General Synod backs safeguarding reforms
The General Synod has voted to transfer most of the Church of England's national safeguarding staff to a new independent body while keeping diocesan and cathedral safeguarding officers as church employees.