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Williams compares gay relationships to marriage
The spotlight is back on Rowan Williams today after letters emerged in which he says gay relationships could "reflect the love of God" in a way comparable to marriage, according to media reports today.
Ecumenical Aids bodies want more 'HIV-competent' churches
Ecumenical HIV and Aids bodies have announced plans for a new campaign to equip churches play their part in the global response to the HIV and Aids pandemic.
Lutherans see stronger ties with Anglicans after women bishops vote
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has welcomed this month's decision by the Church of England General Synod to reaffirm its support for women bishops.
Lambeth: Archbishop expresses 'grief' over absent bishops
The Archbishop of Canterbury has expressed his regret at the decision of a quarter of the Anglican Communion's bishops to stay away from the Lambeth Conference.
Bishops waver as Lambeth beckons
With the once-in-a-decade Lambeth Conference just days away, hundreds of bishops are planning to stay away whilst others remain in two minds after this week's vote in support of women bishops.
Archbishop supports calls for end to detention of young asylum seekers
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has given his backing to a call from the Independent Asylum Commission for a more humane and dignified treatment of those seeking sanctuary in the UK.
Jubilation, lamentation after Church of England vote on women bishops
Divisions are running deep in the Church of England as traditionalists continue to express disappointment and dismay at Monday's vote in support of women bishops, whilst modernisers celebrate what they believe will be a more inclusive Church.
Anglican-Vatican relations hit rocks over women bishops
The Church of England continues to face the consternation of the Vatican after Monday night's vote confirming the Church's unequivocal course towards the first ordinations of women bishops.
Church of England confirms support for women bishops, few concessions
The Church of England's General Synod voted on Monday to confirm its support for the ordination of women as bishops without offering much in the way of safeguards for objectors.
Anglicans eye tense Synod debate on women bishops
Anglicans are anticipating a tense debate on the consecration of women bishops at the Church of England's General Synod on Monday.
Archbishop ignites homosexuality debate
The Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop Alan Harper, has called on Anglicans to revise their approach to the debate on homosexuality according to traditional Anglican methods.
Religious leaders in peace call to G8 leaders
Religious leaders gathered this week in Sapporo, northern Japan, urged the Group of Eight industrial nations ahead of their summit next week to safeguard peace and security, and reinvest military funds in climate protection measures.
WCC head rejoices at release of Colombian hostages
World Council of Churches head rejoices at release of Colombian hostages, urges FARC to release hundreds more remaining hostages.
Religious leaders told to choose peace ahead of G8
The head of the Evangelical Church in Germany has told world religious leaders to set a positive example of peaceful dialogue ahead of next week's Group of Eight Summit in Hokkaido, Japan.
Archbishop sees 'risks' in conservative Anglican proposals
In a plea for unity, the Archbishop of Canterbury has told conservative Anglicans establishing a separate fellowship within the Anglican Communion to "think very carefully about the risks entailed
Report accuses Government of faith schools 'witch-hunt'
A new report out today from the Centre for Policy Studies accused the Government of carrying out a "witch-hunt" on faith schools.