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Pope Francis washes feet of female prisoners
For the first time, all 12 people who had their feet washed by the pope were women.
Archbishop of Canterbury critical of 'deconstructing whiteness' job ad
The Archbishop of Canterbury has revealed he is critical of job adverts for roles in the Church of England like a "deconstructing whiteness officer".
Coptic Orthodox Church suspends talks with Catholics over blessing of same-sex couples
In a statement released last week, the Coptic Church elaborated on its stance, stating that it "affirms its firm position of rejecting all forms of homosexual relationships."
Asylum seeker interest in baptism 'melted away' after being pressed on commitment
A former Church of England priest has claimed that interest in baptism among asylum seekers "melted away" after he asked them to demonstrate their commitment to the church.
Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for refusing to meet Palestinian Christian leader
The Archbishop of Canterbury has publicly apologised after refusing to meet a pastor from Bethlehem during his visit to the UK.
The little known story of the first Anglican female preachers
The Church of England first appointed female preachers during the First World War. This is the story ...
Church of England General Synod debates safeguarding next steps
Divisions have surfaced at the General Synod meeting in Westminster over the urgency of bringing forward legislation on independent safeguarding for the Church of England.
Church of England is 'standing on the brink of a precipice'
As the General Synod of the Church of England gathered once again in London on Friday, Rev Ian Paul, a member of the Archbishops' Council challenged the agenda in forceful terms.
Church of England needs 'far-reaching' change to improve safeguarding
"Overall, Church safeguarding falls below the standards expected and set in secular organisations," the report said.
Conservative bishops set out theological vision for Church of England
A group of conservative bishops has issued a new "theological vision" for the Church of England's process of discernment around issues of marriage, relationships, gender and identity.
Pope Francis accuses critics of same-sex blessings of 'hypocrisy'
Pope Francis is accusing those opposed to the Vatican's declaration allowing priests to bless same-sex couples of hypocrisy as the Holy See continues to face blowback over that decision.
Archbishop of Canterbury visits Ukraine ahead of second anniversary of Russian invasion
The Archbishop said he felt "a deep call to return" after his first visit in 2022.
Pope defends Vatican guidance on same-sex couples
Pope Francis is seeking to clarify that the Catholic Church is not changing its teachings about homosexual practices and same-sex relationships as the Vatican faces criticism for approving a document allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope in joint call for Christian unity
The Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Francis met in Rome this week where they issued a fresh call for Christian unity.
Church of England investigation into Mike Pilavachi finds shortcomings in conduct
Mike Pilavachi's conduct fell short "of that expected of a priest in the Church of England", an investigation has concluded.
Vatican issues 5-page clarification amid backlash to same-sex blessing guidance
The Vatican's doctrinal office issued a five-page statement Thursday clarifying last month's controversial "Fiducia Supplicans" guidance, which led to an eruption of pushback from theologically conservative Roman Catholic prelates worldwide.