Church

Questions Of Gay Sex And Christian Faith Dominate As CofE Meets For Controversial Synod
Sex will dominate discussions at the Church of England's governing body this week, with questions to lead bishops largely focusing on gay marriage.

Police Investigate 'Mismanagement' After Church Lost £3.9m Investments
Police are investigating after one of Europe's biggest churches lost most of £5 million invested by former footballer

Pope Francis Trolled By Fake News Front Page Of Vatican Newspaper
Vatican police are investigating after Pope Francis was trolled by a 'fake news' edition of the Vatican newspaper Osservatore Romano, alleging he has replied to his conservative critics.

Outrage At BMW Car Show In Peterborough Cathedral
Outrage was sparked after Peterborough Cathedral hosted a BMW car show in its building.

Church's Gay Marriage Stance Challenged By Retired Bishops
The Church is facing an unprecedented challenge to its stance on gay marriage on the eve of a landmark debate on the issue.

These Are The Five People In Your Church Who Might Deserve A Valentine's Day Card
Here we suggest five people who may well go unnoticed much of the time but who make all of our lives massively enriched.

Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali Says Secularism Is Spectacular Failure When It Comes To People Of Faith
A retired Church of England Bishop says secularism, 'has failed spectacularly in relating to people of faith'.

Science And Faith Projects Get New Church Funding
Church of England parishes across the UK have received a new funding of up to £100,000 in a bid to foster dialogue between science and faith.

Theresa May Praises Archbishop Of Canterbury's Anti-Slavery Initiative
The Archbishop of Canterbury has branded modern slavery an 'abolition to human dignity' in a joint statement with theleader of the Orthodox Church.

'There Is Corruption In The Vatican,' Says Pope, Calls Clerical Sex Abuse An 'Illness'
Pope Francis has admitted that 'There is corruption in the Vatican,' and has called clerical sexual abuse an 'illness'.

Archbishop Of Canterbury Slams Government As It Abandons Plans To Help Lone Child Refugees
The Archbishop of Canterbury has attacked the government's backtracking on its commitment to help thousands of lone refugee children in Europe.

Anglican Evensong To Be Celebrated For First Time Ever In Vatican
For the first time ever Anglican evensong will be celebrated at St Peter's Basilica in the heart of the Catholic church.

How Can Churches Hope To Witness To Christ When They Are Left Empty For Days On End?
Churches could be meeting and serving their neighbours better while also bringing in much needed finance, according to a new report.

German Evangelical Church Invites Pope To Visit In Historic First
Germany's Evangelical Church has invited Pope Francis to visit the country, according to America magazine.

Migrants Labouring For Qatar's FIFA World Cup Are Becoming Christians
Migrant workers in Muslim Qatar preparing for the 2022 FIFA World Cup are becoming Christians, according to Open Doors.

GAFCON Threatens Rebellion Less Than Two Weeks After Church Adopts Conservative Line On Marriage
Arch-conservative Anglican leaders are threatening disruption against the Church of England, less than two weeks after bishops sided with them by refusing to change its teaching on marriage.