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Church leaders share 'deep concern' over Ukraine war with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill
Both the Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Francis have had separate phone calls with the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church in which they discussed the need for peace in Ukraine.
Mayor of Kyiv makes plea for visit by Pope Francis, calling it 'key for saving lives'
The mayor of Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital under bombardment by Russian forces, invited Pope Francis to visit the city in a letter sent last week, saying the pontiff's presence "is key for saving lives and paving the path to peace."
Over 1,000 UK churches ready to host Ukrainian refugees
Krish Kandiah, who is leading the effort, thanked churches for their "great compassion and generous hospitality".
Churches in England urge immediate end to war in Ukraine
Churches Together in England is appealing for an "immediate cessation" to the war in Ukraine.
Stop the 'unacceptable' war, Pope pleads
The Pope has pleaded with Russia to end the "massacre" in Ukraine.
Evangelicals have experienced 'hostile' backlash for opposition to gay conversion therapy ban
Evangelical ministers who signed a letter raising concerns about the government's upcoming gay conversion therapy ban say they have "experienced backlash" in a "co-ordinated and hostile" campaign by LGBT activists.
Pope leads day of prayer and fasting for Ukraine
"With war everything is lost," said Pope Francis.
Vatican offers to mediate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine
We must avoid every escalation, halt the conflict and negotiate,' said Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
Be mindful of the most vulnerable, says CofE as restrictions lift
Bishop Sarah Mullally said that "there may be good reason" for individuals and local churches to continue taking some measures despite legal restrictions lifting.
Hundreds of Catholic baptisms may be invalidated over incorrect 'formula'
Nearly two years before thousands of Catholics learned earlier this month that their baptisms were invalidated because their priest said the wrong word during baptisms, hundreds of Catholics baptized at the St. Anastasia Roman Catholic Church in Michigan learned their baptisms were also deemed invalid.
Pastor Greg Locke defends deliverance ministry that chased 6 suspected witches from church
Controversial Global Vision Bible Church leader Greg Locke defended the deliverance ministry of his Tennessee congregation
Archbishop plants tree as part of Queen's Green Canopy
The Archbishop of Canterbury has planted a tree in the grounds of his official residence, Lambeth Palace, as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
What did your church learn during lockdown?
What did we learn in the almost 24 months since the pandemic became part of our everyday lives?
£1.5m funding boost to fund urgent repairs at 31 historic churches
The funding has been awarded to the National Churches Trust by Historic England and will go towards repairs at 31 historic churches.
Church of England seeks to improve its public witness
The Church of England has appointed Bishop Graham Tomlin to oversee its new Centre for Cultural Witness.
Justin Welby has doubts about Covid church closures
The Archbishop of Canterbury has admitted to having second thoughts about the Church of England's church closure policy during the pandemic.