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Pope Francis meets with Canada's Indigenous

While Pope Francis is expected to apologize for the mistreatment of Indigenous Canadians, his visit will also highlight familiar concerns that he shares with Indigenous cultures about care for the elderly and the environment.

Justin Welby has no plans to retire early

The Archbishop of Canterbury says he plans to stay in post until he reaches the retirement age of 70.

After scandals, new guidelines align Vatican investments with church teaching

After financial scandals, Vatican investments will be aimed at creating 'a more just and sustainable world.'

Church of England unveils strategy to help its rural churches thrive

Many provided cool sanctuaries during the recent record-breaking temperatures â but they have the potential to play a much more strategic community role.

Former Diocese of London chief charged with $5.9 million fraud, money laundering

A former Head of Operations at the Anglican Diocese of London has been charged with fraud and money laundering over the alleged disappearance of more than $5.9 million (Â£5 million) from the organization between 2009 and 2019.

Vatican bishop warns Catholic missionaries in Hong Kong of China's looming crackdown

The Vatican's unofficial representative in Hong Kong had warned Catholic missions in the city that tough days are ahead for them as China is increasingly restricting religious freedom.

Pope Francis addresses abortion, mass shootings and resignation rumors

In a new wide-ranging interview, Pope Francis said it never occurred to him to resign so far but laid out his vision for a possible retirement.

Fewer than half of Evangelicals believe Bible is literally true: study

Only 20% say the Bible is the literal word of God, which is a historic low according to Gallup.

Discussion on marriage, sexuality and gender continues at Church of England General Synod

Church of England General Synod members meeting in York have been taking part in group discussions on marriage, sexuality and gender identity as part of the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) "discernment process".

Church of England takes strong stand against assisted suicide

The Church of England's General Synod meeting in York has overwhelmingly passed a motion against legalising assisted suicide.

Archbishop speaks of 'heartbreaking' atrocities in Ukraine

The Archbishop of Canterbury used his address to the Church of England General Synod on Friday to lament the "lies" and "remorseless fear and attack" in Ukraine.

After Roe v Wade, bishop calls for 'fruitful debate' and not 'polarised ideologies'

The decision of the US Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade must be followed by a period of reflection and "fruitful debate" that avoids "polarised ideologies", says the Catholic Church's Lead Bishop for Life Issues.

Guidance on slavery monuments needs to be 'urgently reviewed', CofE told

How to deal with monuments linked to the slave trade is an "urgent and pressing matter that needs to be addressed if the Church of England is to fulfil its primary purpose of saving souls and witnessing to the all-embracing love of Jesus Christ for humanity", the Church of England has been told.