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Vicky Beeching, Tim Hughes, Stuart Townend honoured for 'contributions to worship'
Vicky Beeching, Tim Hughes and Stuart Townend were among stars honoured for their work in modern worship at a special ceremony in Lambeth Palace last week.
Pope Francis' smackdown: Obey me or lose your jobs
An extraordinary row has culminated in Pope Francis laying out a harsh ultimatum: obey me or lose your jobs.
The pain for those who are both gay and celibate, when a church changes its doctrine on marriage
David Bennett, a celibate gay Christian, writes: 'If the whole church was living in the costly sacrifice of normal Christian discipleship, homosexuality and celibacy would not be an issue in the slightest.'
When the monk wedded a nun: The radical marriage of Martin Luther
On this day in 1525, the fiery reformer Martin Luther married a woman named Katharina von Bora. The union was radical for its day â Luther was breaking the rules on priestly celibacy â but endured as an inspiration to many who followed.
Controversial article likens child sex abuse in the Church to 'terrorism' and 'Catholic extremism'
A leading Australian writer and former politician has likened child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church to 'terrorism' and extremism, arguing that it is responsible for many deaths, mainly by suicide.
Welby told 'we cannot agree to disagree' on sexuality
The Archbishop of Canterbury is being warned a compromise on church teaching on sexuality is not possible as bishops prepare a draft new teaching document for discussion.
'It is possible your church could be the target of a terror attack': CofE responds to shock new warning
The Church of England has published new security guidance for church visitors and staff as experts warned places of worship are not sufficiently prepared for a terrorist attack.
Church allowed to keep modern chairs described by heritage society as 'crude' and 'dumpy'
A church in Norfolk has won a battle to keep its new, modern chairs despite the objections of a leading heritage group that says they are 'cheap' and 'dumpy'.
John Hagee Ministries cancels two London conferences following UK terror attacks
Two London conferences led by the pro-Israel evangelical megachurch pastor John Hagee and due later this month have been cancelled following the recent terrorist attacks in the UK.
GAFCON'S 'missionary bishop' explained: Will it actually make a difference?
Although Welby is clearly nervous by the overt challenge to his own authority and that of the official Anglican structures, there are genuine questions as to what difference it will actually make.
'God is never absent': Southwark Cathedral preaches peace, reopens after London Bridge terror attack
Yesterday London's Southwark Cathedral opened its doors for the first time since the London Bridge terror attacks, just over a week ago, caused it to be shut down. The Cathedral dean declared: 'God is never absent'.
Jesus cared about the scandal of food going to waste and so should you
As Tearfund launches its campaign to reduce food waste, Ruth Valerio writes on why it matters that each month, we throw away enough bread from our homes to fill St Paul's Cathedral to the brim.
Welby rebukes conservatives as Scots' gay marriage move opens way for others
The Archbishop of Canterbury has criticised conservatives for planting a 'missionary' bishop after Scotland's Anglicans approved gay marriage in church.
Bail denied for Nigerian pastor charged with child sex abuse and human trafficking
A Nigerian pastor accused of child sex abuse and human trafficking was yesterday denied bail from the Magistrate's Court at Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
'Crackpot bigotry'? Anti-gay pastor Scott Lively appeals against judge's 'prejudicial' comments
Anti- gay pastor Scott Lively, who was cleared of charges relating to his campaign against gays in Uganda, is still filing an appeal against the language used by the federal judge in his ruling.
AS IT HAPPENED: How the night of the general election unfolded
Christian Today's Harry Farley and Andy Walton bring you all the latest results, analysis and reaction for #GeneralElection2017 night