Church
Church of England to increase minority ethnic presence in House of Bishops
The Church of England has agreed plans to increase the number of clergy from minority ethnic backgrounds who serve on the House of Bishops.
The Church has a 'significant' abortion issue
A new study has found that a sizeable number of Christian men have been involved in an abortion decision.
Vatican tightens Covid-19 restrictions, applies mandatory vaccination
The Vatican has made vaccinations and booster shots mandatory for employees and visitors wishing to enter the Vatican Museums and gardens.
Former Assemblies of God leader George Wood dies aged 80
Wood died after a four-month battle with stage 4 cancer.
Pope Francis speaks out against cancel culture
The Pope has warned against cancel culture and attempts to deny or re-write history through a modern lens.
Welby calls for social care overhaul
Government reforms of social care need to start with the person and not financial costs, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
Pope Francis laments couples who choose pets over having children
Pope Francis has expressed his regret that more couples today appear content to have cats and dogs, rather than children.
God is near, says Pope in New Year's Day address
In a world that continues to be rocked by insecurity and the challenges of the pandemic, God is not distant but very near, Pope Francis has said.
Pope appeals for peace in Christmas Day Urbi et Orbi address
The Pope has urged the world not to be indifferent to conflicts and tragedies but instead continue working for peace.
Being vaccinated is a 'moral issue' - Welby
Taking the Covid vaccine is how we can love our neighbour, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
Nearly half a million in grants brings Christmas cheer to dozens of churches
Grants totalling £473,000 for urgent building works have arrived just in time for Christmas for 47 churches across the UK.
Justin Welby 'disappointed' by Tory Christmas party
The Archbishop of Canterbury said "we must all obey the rules".
Number of Christians in England and Wales falls to half the population
Only 51% of people in England and Wales identify as Christian, according to latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
Vatican apologises for removing link to LGBT advocacy group
The Vatican has issued an apology for removing a link to a Catholic LGBT advocacy group's video from the website of the General Secretariat for the Synod of Bishops.
European Church leaders urge people to get vaccinated against Covid-19
European Church leaders have called for "responsibility and care" as Covid cases continue to rise across the region.
Churches fear mental health impact of another lost Christmas
As the government launches an ambitious booster drive to beat the omicron "tidal wave", churches are worried about the mental health impact of more Covid restrictions.