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Church of Scotland General Assembly backs calls for ban on conversion therapy
The General Assembly agreed to "urge the Scottish Government to ban conversion therapy and instruct the [Faith Impact] Forum to make representations to the Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament".
Church of Scotland votes in favour of allowing ministers to perform same-sex weddings
The Church of Scotland General Assembly has approved legislation that will allow ministers to conduct gay weddings in their churches for the first time.
Situation is 'urgent and critical' for Church of Scotland amid falling membership and financial challenges
The Church of Scotland must "invest seriously in new ventures, pioneer ministry and Church planting" if it is to rebound from declining membership and serious financial challenges that have only been exacerbated by the pandemic.
Citing abortion rights, San Francisco Archbishop bars Pelosi from Communion
She is not to be admitted to Holy Communion unless and until she publicly repudiate her support for abortion 'rights' and confess and receive absolution for her cooperation in this evil in the sacrament of Penance,' Cordileone wrote.
Vatican and international community urged to protest arrest of Hong Kong cardinal
Cardinal Joseph Zen, an outspoken critic of Beijing, was detained on Wednesday.
Martyn Percy quits the Church of England after long-running dispute
Former Christ Church Dean, Martyn Percy, has announced his decision to leave the Church of England, calling it an "unsafe place to work".
Welby hails 'historic' moment as CofE unveils billion-pound investment for growth
The Church of England is to invest billions of pounds in the next few years as part of a nine-year plan to scale up ministry and mission activity.
Church of England extends John Smyth review
The Church of England is giving more time to gathering information relating to abuse by the late John Smyth.
Welby apologises for residential schools in Canada
"I am more sorry than I can say."
Church of Scotland's drift towards same-sex marriage is 'very sad'
The Christian Institute has called it a "very sad development" after most presbyteries in the Church of Scotland came out in support of same-sex weddings in its church buildings.
Nearly half of UK adults believe in the resurrection - study
A major new study has found widespread belief in Jesus and the resurrection, and an openness to conversations about the Christian faith.
Archbishop of Canterbury stands by Rwanda criticism
"The Church of England is not a passive observer of migration policy," he said.
Virginia church leaving United Methodist Church over LGBT stance
A United Methodist Church congregation in Virginia plans to join a theologically conservative alternative to the mainline Protestant denomination due to issues with the UMC's ongoing debate over homosexuality.
Church of Scotland and Catholic Church make historic Declaration of Friendship
Ecumenical relations between the Church of Scotland and Catholic Church in Scotland are entering a new phase with the agreement of a historic Declaration of Friendship.
Church of England Evangelical Council launches human sexuality resources
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has created a series of films to help churches engage with issues around human sexuality.
John Mark Comer, Christine Caine among speakers at Alpha Leadership Conference
Tens of thousands of people from around the world are expected to take part in the upcoming Leadership Conference from Alpha.