Church
Welby calls for social care overhaul
Government reforms of social care need to start with the person and not financial costs, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
Pope Francis laments couples who choose pets over having children
Pope Francis has expressed his regret that more couples today appear content to have cats and dogs, rather than children.
God is near, says Pope in New Year's Day address
In a world that continues to be rocked by insecurity and the challenges of the pandemic, God is not distant but very near, Pope Francis has said.
Pope appeals for peace in Christmas Day Urbi et Orbi address
The Pope has urged the world not to be indifferent to conflicts and tragedies but instead continue working for peace.
Being vaccinated is a 'moral issue' - Welby
Taking the Covid vaccine is how we can love our neighbour, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
Nearly half a million in grants brings Christmas cheer to dozens of churches
Grants totalling £473,000 for urgent building works have arrived just in time for Christmas for 47 churches across the UK.
Justin Welby 'disappointed' by Tory Christmas party
The Archbishop of Canterbury said "we must all obey the rules".
Number of Christians in England and Wales falls to half the population
Only 51% of people in England and Wales identify as Christian, according to latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
Vatican apologises for removing link to LGBT advocacy group
The Vatican has issued an apology for removing a link to a Catholic LGBT advocacy group's video from the website of the General Secretariat for the Synod of Bishops.
European Church leaders urge people to get vaccinated against Covid-19
European Church leaders have called for "responsibility and care" as Covid cases continue to rise across the region.
Churches fear mental health impact of another lost Christmas
As the government launches an ambitious booster drive to beat the omicron "tidal wave", churches are worried about the mental health impact of more Covid restrictions.
Archbishop calls for 'immediate action' on levelling up
Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell has called for "immediate action" on the UK Government's aim of "levelling up" the country.
Archbishop of York explores the place of Mary in the Christmas story
Stephen Cottrell said "the most astonishingly beautiful part of the story of Advent and Christmas" was Mary's 'yes' to the angel.
Titus Trust culture contributed to safeguarding risks - report
The Trust commissioned the report after facing criticism for its handling of the Smyth scandal and the subsequent abuse scandal around Rev Jonathan Fletcher, former vicar of Emmanuel Church Wimbledon.
Put a stop to travel red lists, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury said the red list was a form of "travel apartheid".
One in five young adults will rely on charity this Christmas
The Salvation Army is warning of financial hardship for young people this Christmas, despite many being in full-time employment.