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Church accused of breaking canon law by ordering priests to report abuse heard in confession box
Priests are accusing the Anglican diocese of Canterbury of breaking church law by ordering clergy to report confessions of sex abuse.
Church of England fends off sexuality debate as bishops work on new teaching document
The Church of England is holding off any proposed changes to its stance on gay marriage, allowing bishops to work on a major review of their teaching on sexuality.
Most Brits back a burka ban, study finds
Most Brits back a ban on Muslim women covering their faces, a new survey has found.
Christians in Europe more likely to express anti-Muslim and anti-Jewish views than religious 'nones'
Christians in Europe are more likely to oppose immigration and express anti-Muslim and anti-Jewish views than non-religious groups, a major new survey has found.
Church of England's synod will not debate sexuality, prompting fury from campaigners
The Church of England's ruling synod will not debate the possibility of formal services to bless same-sex couples at its next meeting this July, prompting fury from campaigners.
Michael Curry and the Royal wedding: What does it mean for the Anglican Communion?
Does Justin Welby's recommendation of Curry suggest which way he is leaning?
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.
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'.
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.
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.
'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.
Catholics substantially more opposed to Northern Ireland border checks that Protestants
Opposition to border checks on the Northern Irish border is substantially higher among Catholics than Protestants, new research reveals, with one in ten Catholics backing illegal protests.
Membership decline means Church of Scotland's 'very existence' under threat, report warns
The Church of Scotland's 'very existence' is under threat with whole generations missing from its pews.
Colin Morris, Methodist minister and BBC religion broadcaster, dies aged 89
Dr Colin Morris, the former Methodist president and BBC's head of religion, has died aged 89.
The Greatest Story Ever Toured: Meet the Bible's new Ant and Dec
Paul Kerensa, a comedian and script writer for shows including Miranda and Top Gear is embarking on a nine-stop tour of England with theologian and Bible teacher Dr Andrew Ollerton.
WATCH: The Royal wedding â meet Windsor's wildest fans
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be greeted by an estimated 100,000 Royal fans when then emerge from St George's Chapel after their wedding on Saturday.