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Methodist Church issues guidance discouraging use of terms 'husband' and 'wife'
"Using the language that individuals use for themselves shows that we care as a Church and that we affirm them as a child of God," the guidance says.
Catholic archbishop admonishes Pope over same-sex blessings
A Catholic archbishop in Kazakhstan reportedly issued a formal repudiation of the Vatican doctrinal office's guidance this week allowing priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples. He accused the Catholic Church of propagating "gender ideology."
Jesus would 'go to prison' today for affirming traditional marriage and gender identity
"Jesus also contradicts ideologically these ways [that] want to relativize or even destroy a marriage of men and women and the family of the parents with their own children," the German cardinal told GBNews host Jacob Rees-Mogg.
5 things the Catholic Church's document on same-sex blessings does (and doesn't) say
The Vatican approved same-sex blessings, but there are a few caveats.
Pope permits blessings for same-sex couples
Pope Francis has given his approval for priests to bless couples in "irregular" situations, including same-sex unions.
Pope reveals burial plans
Pope Francis has already made plans for his funeral and burial, he revealed this week.
Salvation Army opens new UK and Ireland headquarters
The Salvation Army has officially opened its new UK and Ireland Territory headquarters in south London.
Church of England same-sex blessings are 'hugely disappointing'
Traditionalist Anglicans have expressed disappointment at the decision of the Church of England House of Bishops to allow prayers for same-sex couples in services from this Sunday despite deep divisions.
Church of England's same-sex prayers to be used from Sunday
The Church of England is making its controversial prayers for the blessing of same-sex couples available for use in services from Sunday.
Review into Church of England's Independent Safeguarding Board finds serious flaws
A leading barrister has published her report on the first phase of the Church of England's Independent Safeguarding Board (ISB).
Catholic bishops oppose Scotland's proposed sex ed rules: 'Disappointed and confused'
"The Bishops' Conference of Scotland is both disappointed and confused at the decision by the Scottish government to delete all reference to Catholic schools."
Andy Croft resigns from Soul Survivor
Andy Croft has resigned as the senior pastor of Soul Survivor Watford. It follows an investigation by the Church of England into safeguarding concerns about Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi.
Lib Dem peer's bill seeks disestablishment of Church of England
Liberal Democrat peer Lord Scriven said that his bill on disestablishment was "long overdue" and that the Church of England's current status was "a historic quirk".
Church of England has 'arrogantly' rejected authority of Scripture
Orthodox Anglicans have condemned the decision of the Church of England's parliamentary body to continue on the path to introducing same-sex blessings.
Heartache and uncertainty for Church of England's evangelicals after same-sex blessing vote
"Well with tears, and a tearing heart⦠it's into the desert I say⦠Into the desert like ancestors of old."
Global South decries Church of England's 'disastrous decision' to move forward with same-sex blessings
The Global South Fellowship of Anglicans (GSFA) has said it is "saddened" by the decision of the Church of England General Synod yesterday to continue the process towards implementing same-sex blessings.