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Church of England defends Archbishop over Rwanda intervention
Church of England defends Archbishop over Rwanda intervention

The Church of England has defended the Archbishop of Canterbury after reports that his Easter intervention over the government's plans to send failed asylum seekers to Rwanda was attacked by the Prime Minister.

Amid continuing fighting in Ukraine, Pope Francis urges leaders not to give up on peace
Amid continuing fighting in Ukraine, Pope Francis urges leaders not to give up on peace

In his Urbi et Orbi address on Sunday, Pope Francis, who had called for an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, made yet another impassioned appeal for an end to the fighting, urging leaders to demand peace "from our balconies and in our streets."

Archbishop calls for Ukraine ceasefire, criticises Rwanda asylum seeker plan in Easter sermon
Archbishop calls for Ukraine ceasefire, criticises Rwanda asylum seeker plan in Easter sermon

The Archbishop of Canterbury has used his Easter sermon to repeat calls for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, and criticise the UK government's plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Hillsong denies making Bobbie Houston redundant by text
Hillsong denies making Bobbie Houston redundant by text

Hillsong Church refuted claims Saturday that it fired its co-founder, Bobbie Houston, by text message after she and her husband, founder Brian Houston, publicly shared communications she received about her termination.

Despite surge in digital worship, people still love church buildings
Despite surge in digital worship, people still love church buildings

The pandemic may have led to a surge in a digital worship but affection for church buildings remains strong, fresh research reveals.

'Strong case' to expel Russian Orthodox Church from ecumenical body, says Rowan Williams
'Strong case' to expel Russian Orthodox Church from ecumenical body, says Rowan Williams

The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has suggested that the World Council of Churches (WCC) could be justified in expelling the Russian Orthodox Church over its failure to condemn the war in Ukraine.

Anglican leaders call for withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine
Anglican leaders call for withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine

Anglican leaders worldwide have condemned the war in Ukraine and called for an "immediate" ceasefire and withdrawal of Russian troops.

Oklahoma megachurch leaves United Methodist Church over theological differences
Oklahoma megachurch leaves United Methodist Church over theological differences

A megachurch in Oklahoma has dropped "United Methodist" from its name and started fully disaffiliating from America's second-largest Protestant denomination due to what it describes as the United Methodist Church's "slow and steady drift" from its historic Christian mission.

Signs of the End Times & Russia's invasion of Ukraine - Pastor Tony Evans on Biblical prophesies
Signs of the End Times & Russia's invasion of Ukraine - Pastor Tony Evans on Biblical prophesies

If Christians what to know what's going to happen in the future, they only need to look to the Bible.

Hillsong Phoenix pastor separates from Hillsong Church, calls for investigation of board
Hillsong Phoenix pastor separates from Hillsong Church, calls for investigation of board

Hillsong Phoenix Lead Pastor Terry Crist has called for an investigation of the global board of the Australia-based Hillsong Church after announcing Sunday that he has formally asked to separate from the megachurch network due to a governance dispute in the wake of the resignation of founder Brian Houston.

Christians asked to pray for end to war in Ukraine
Christians asked to pray for end to war in Ukraine

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) is asking Christians to come together in prayer for an end to the war in Ukraine.

24-7 Prayer CEO asked to resign after independent investigation upheld concerns
24-7 Prayer CEO asked to resign after independent investigation upheld concerns

An independent investigation identified "areas of conduct within the local church context which fell below the standard expected of a senior Christian leader".

Hillsong founder Brian Houston resigns after investigations into conduct
Hillsong founder Brian Houston resigns after investigations into conduct

Brian Houston has formally resigned as Global Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church after an internal investigation found he had "breached the Hillsong Pastor's Code of Conduct".

Tackle the cost of living crisis, Church leaders plea
Tackle the cost of living crisis, Church leaders plea

Church leaders are urging the UK and Scottish governments to urgently tackle the cost of living crisis as food, energy and fuel prices soar.

Brian Houston 'breached the Hillsong Pastor's Code of Conduct'
Brian Houston 'breached the Hillsong Pastor's Code of Conduct'

Hillsong has apologised after senior pastor Brian Houston was investigated over allegations of "inappropriate" texts and entering a woman's hotel room.

'Mass production religion' has left people 'exhausted' - Amy Orr-Ewing
'Mass production religion' has left people 'exhausted' - Amy Orr-Ewing

"From the 20th century and onwards, within agriculture we've sought to have mass production, machine-like agriculture, and it's been a bit like that in the Church."