Church

After Roe v Wade, bishop calls for 'fruitful debate' and not 'polarised ideologies'

The decision of the US Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade must be followed by a period of reflection and "fruitful debate" that avoids "polarised ideologies", says the Catholic Church's Lead Bishop for Life Issues.

Guidance on slavery monuments needs to be 'urgently reviewed', CofE told

How to deal with monuments linked to the slave trade is an "urgent and pressing matter that needs to be addressed if the Church of England is to fulfil its primary purpose of saving souls and witnessing to the all-embracing love of Jesus Christ for humanity", the Church of England has been told.

Baptists consider changing rules on same-sex marriage for ministers

"Much thought needs to be given to the implications of various possible options. We are acutely aware that the 'stakes are high'."

'Just rumors': Cardinal Parolin dismisses chatter about Pope's plan to resign

Francis' right-hand man at the Vatican buttressed recent statements by church officials disputing that Francis is ready to throw in the miter.

Queen receives Canterbury Cross for 'unstinting service' to Church of England

The Archbishop of Canterbury has presented the Queen with a special 'Canterbury Cross' in honour of her "unstinting" service to the Church of England over seventy years.

Church of England urged 'to recover its confidence in God' amid widespread indifference

The research shows that the most common perception of the CofE is one of 'benign indifference.'

World Council of Churches, Global Christian Forum sign agreement affirming mutual quest for Christian unity

The agreement states that "exchanging faith stories of individuals and their churches and perspectives on shared concerns helps Christians to recognize Christ in one another and one another in Christ".

It's been an honour and a privilege â Adrian Dorber reflects on his 7 years as Chair of the Association of English Cathedrals

"Unless we can share these cultural and spiritual treasures broadly and encourage wide participation, we are not doing our job well and not being as good disciples as we might be."

Pope Francis pulls out of ecumenical peace pilgrimage to South Sudan

The Pope had been due to visit the country with the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly but has withdrawn due to worsening knee pain.

Welby asks African Archbishops to reconsider Lambeth Conference boycott

"Boycotts do not proclaim Christ," wrote the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, Dr Josiah Idowu-Fearon.