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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.

Christians are facing 'intolerable' levels of persecution
"That people should be targeted simply because they believe different things and organise their lives accordingly is a monstrous evil," said the Bishop of Truro.

Church of England moves to oppose Nationality and Borders Bill
The Church of England's General Synod has voted to challenge the government's Nationality and Borders Bill after members claimed it could leave child trafficking victims more "unprotected and at risk".

Pope Benedict makes 'heartfelt request for forgiveness' but denies wrongdoing
Benedict XVI takes confessional tone in response to allegations of abuse cover-up.

Racial inequality in CofE 'has to be addressed', says Lord Boateng
Former government minister Lord Boateng has slammed the Church of England's General Synod for not being racially diverse enough.

Another Anglican leader joins the Catholic Church
Former Bishop of Chester, Dr Peter Forster, is the latest high profile Anglican leader to join the Catholic Church.

Hillsong London pastors are moving on
Their resignation coincides with that of Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston.

Archbishop praises Queen's Christian faith on her historic Platinum Jubilee
The Archbishop of Canterbury has paid tribute to the Queen's 70 years on the throne as a "symbol of stability and hope".

Catholic Church needs to undergo 'housecleaning', says Mel Gibson
Actor Mel Gibson says the Catholic Church needs to "get back to basics" after years of scandals.

Brian Houston steps down as Hillsong global senior pastor
Brian Houston has stepped down as the leader of the global multisite Hillsong Church, saying he will remain absent for the rest of this year as he faces trial for allegedly concealing sex abuse committed by his father decades earlier. Phil and Lucinda Dooley will be new interim global pastors.

Pope Francis tells parents of kids who identify as LGBT not to 'hide in an attitude of condemnation'
Pope Francis has called on parents of children who identify as LGBT to "accompany" them and "not hide in an attitude of condemnation."