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Pope permits blessings for same-sex couples
Pope Francis has given his approval for priests to bless couples in "irregular" situations, including same-sex unions.
Italian cardinal sentenced over London property scandal
The Vatican court has sentenced an Italian cardinal to five years and six months in prison for embezzlement.
Pope condemns 'terrorism' after Gaza church attack
Pope Francis has spoken out against "terrorism" in Gaza after two Christian women were reportedly killed by Israeli military at the only Catholic church in the territory.
Church leader 'heartbroken' after Christian women killed at Gaza church
The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, has expressed his "horror" after reports that two Christian women were killed inside a Gaza church compound on Friday.
Prime Minister sends greetings as Christians take to the streets to 'shine their light'
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has extended his best wishes as Christians take to the street this weekend for the Shine Your Light campaign.
High Court upholds criminalisation of prayer and Bible reading outside abortion clinic
The High Court has ruled that it is legal to criminalise activities like prayer and reading from the Bible within a buffer zone around an abortion clinic in Bournemouth.
Duchess of York speaks of 'humbling' visit to Burnley church
Sarah, Duchess of York, has paid a visit to a church in Burnley to see firsthand how it is supporting the local community.
Christmas resource for churches highlights lived experience of refugees
Churches are being asked to play a five-minute video that highlights the "significant" link between the original Christmas story of the birth of Jesus, and the lived experience of millions of refugees in the world today.
Church leaders welcomed to Downing Street
Church leaders were welcomed to the official residence of the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday for an Advent reception.
Bishop asks clergy not to use Church of England's new same-sex prayers
"As your bishop I simply cannot advise you to use prayers that indicate a departure from the clear teaching of the Church of England."
Church of England same-sex blessings are 'hugely disappointing'
Traditionalist Anglicans have expressed disappointment at the decision of the Church of England House of Bishops to allow prayers for same-sex couples in services from this Sunday despite deep divisions.
Church of England's same-sex prayers to be used from Sunday
The Church of England is making its controversial prayers for the blessing of same-sex couples available for use in services from Sunday.
Christmas carol services cancelled after 7,000 show up
Planned outdoor carol services in London's Bethnal Green area have been called off over safety fears after attracting unexpectedly large crowds.
Review into Church of England's Independent Safeguarding Board finds serious flaws
A leading barrister has published her report on the first phase of the Church of England's Independent Safeguarding Board (ISB).
'Abortion is not a human right' - Christian group responds to Amnesty report
A Christian advocacy group has denounced a new report from Amnesty International which calls barriers to abortion access in Northern Ireland a human rights violation.
Police drop hate crime charges against Tory councillor
Police have dropped all charges against a Tory councillor who was arrested for a hate crime after he shared his support for Christian expressions of free speech on social media.