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Church of England repents for safeguarding failures
There was a sense in the chamber that the Church of England has finally recognised the seriousness of the harm that has been done to those whose cries for help have been ignored.
Pro-life volunteer moved on by police after praying silently, says lawyer
A pro-life volunteer was told to leave an abortion clinic buffer zone in the West Midlands after praying silently, her lawyer has said.
Could older people hold the key to church growth?
New research is highlighting the wide range of activities that churches are offering to older people â and the growing opportunities to present the Christian gospel.
Pope Francis calls for peace amid DRC crisis
The ongoing M23 offensive in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the most intense escalation of violence in the region since 2012, has drawn an urgent appeal for peace from Pope Francis.
Archbishop of York admits 'mistakes have been made' as bishop calls for him to go
The Archbishop of York has promised change in the Church of England after months of intense public scrutiny over safeguarding failures.
Wikipedia co-founder tells his faith story
Larry Sanger, the co-founder of Wikipedia, has publicly declared himself to be a Christian after years as a sceptic.
CoE grants £2 million to support struggling clergy
The Church of England has confirmed that it will be committing a £2 million grant to the Clergy Support Trust (CST), a centuries old charity that provides financial, health and wellbeing support to members of the clergy.
DRC bishops lament deadly toll of conflict
Protestant and Catholic leaders are united in their prayers that peace and humanity will return to the troubled country.
Scottish assisted dying proposals present 'serious dangers', charity warns
Christian charity CARE for Scotland has warned that proposed legislation on assisted suicide contains "serious dangers" that have "not been addressed" by proponents of the changes.
British Medical Association criticised over LGBT equality drive
The British Medical Association has been accused of being captured by "gender ideology" after it released a report that aimed "to understand and improve the experiences of LGBTQ+ medics".
CoE reparations plan 'poorly justified, historically uninformed'
The Church of England's plan to put £100 million towards slavery reparations has been condemned as "poorly justified, historically uninformed" and possibly lacking in legal justification.
St Ebbe's 'deeply shocked' by allegations against David Fletcher
The church of the late David Fletcher has said it is "deeply shocked" after the Church of England said it had received information concerning its former rector "of sexual abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour ... towards women and girls".
Independent investigation into IHOPKC's Mike Bickle publishes findings
International House of Prayer Kansas City's disgraced founder Mike Bickle used predatory tactics and spiritual manipulation to sexually abuse at least 17 females, including minors, according to the findings of an independent investigative report. One victim claims she was so gaslit by Bickle he made her read Psalm 51 after sexual encounters.
CoE asks for prayers and suggestions as it prepares to choose new Archbishop of Canterbury
The Church of England is inviting people to suggest candidates to replace Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury.
Bishop of Bristol announces retirement
The Rt Rev Vivienne Faull has announced she will step down as Bishop of Bristol in September of this year, describing her seven years in the role as a "beautiful coda" to her long ministry.
Why Trump has delighted pro-lifers across the world: the President's rapid series of measures to limit abortion
Pro-life groups across the world have been celebrating during the first days of the second presidency of Donald Trump after a number of significant victories to the cause of the unborn in the US.