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Priest and pro-life volunteer cleared over silent prayers outside abortion clinic
A Catholic priest and pro-life volunteer have been cleared in court today after being charged by police for praying silently inside an abortion clinic buffer zone.
Christians unite in prayer for MAF pilot's release
Christians around the world are being invited to join in 24 hours of prayer and fasting on Wednesday for the release of Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) pilot, Ryan Koher.
Gafcon: Archbishop of Canterbury can no longer be Anglican Communion's 'first among equals'
In an open letter, the Chair of the Gafcon Primates Council, Foley Beach, accused Archbishop Welby of "shredding the last remaining fragile fabric of the Anglican Communion".
Court date set for pro-life volunteer arrested over silent prayer in abortion clinic buffer zone
A court date has been set for a pro-life volunteer who was arrested and charged after praying silently inside an abortion clinic buffer zone in Birmingham.
Priest charged after praying silently in abortion clinic buffer zone
A Catholic priest has been criminally charged after allegedly breaching an abortion clinic buffer zone by praying silently.
Gay blessings are a 'lose-lose position for everyone in the Church of England'
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) says it is "deeply saddened and profoundly grieved" by the General Synod's decision to back blessings for same-sex couples.
Traditionalist clergy feel 'vulnerable' after CofE backs same-sex blessings
Clergy in the Church of England who take a conservative view of marriage and sexuality will be left "vulnerable and without practical or moral support" after the General Synod backed blessings for same-sex couples, an orthodox group has warned.
Global South Anglicans 'deeply regret' CofE vote on gay blessings
The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches also questioned the Archbishop of Canterbury's "fitness to lead" the Anglican Communion over his support for the plans.
Church of England moves forward with plans to bless same-sex couples
The Church of England's parliament has backed proposals to permit blessings for same-sex couples.
Church of England to consider 'gendered language' for God
A commission is to be launched by the Church of England in the spring to explore the gender terms used for God in its authorised liturgy.
Church of England hears pleas to abandon same-sex blessing plans
The debate over motion GS 2289 is set to continue into Thursday after deliberations ran over the 7pm deadline.
Evangelical church suspends diocesan payments over same-sex blessing proposals
All Souls Church, Langham Place has suspended payments to the Diocese of London over the Church of England's proposals to bless same-sex couples.
Christians support survivors of devastating Turkey earthquake
Christian development agencies are appealing for prayer and donations to provide support and practical assistance to people impacted by a devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria that has killed over 9,000 people.
Disagreements over sexuality 'tarnish' Church of England's reputation - bishop
Long-standing divisions over human sexuality have "cast a shadow" over the Church of England's Christian witness, the Bishop of London told General Synod on Monday.
Archbishop seeks unity as Church of England General Synod gathers to debate same-sex proposals
The Archbishop of Canterbury today told the Church of England's General Synod that unity is still possible despite deep divisions over human sexuality.
Leadership of Hillsong interim pastors made permanent
Phil and Lucinda Dooley, who have been interim lead pastors of Hillsong since the resignation of its founder Brian Houston last year, are to take permanent charge of the Sydney-based denomination.