Church
Archbishop calls for 'immediate action' on levelling up
Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell has called for "immediate action" on the UK Government's aim of "levelling up" the country.
Archbishop of York explores the place of Mary in the Christmas story
Stephen Cottrell said "the most astonishingly beautiful part of the story of Advent and Christmas" was Mary's 'yes' to the angel.
Titus Trust culture contributed to safeguarding risks - report
The Trust commissioned the report after facing criticism for its handling of the Smyth scandal and the subsequent abuse scandal around Rev Jonathan Fletcher, former vicar of Emmanuel Church Wimbledon.
Put a stop to travel red lists, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury said the red list was a form of "travel apartheid".
One in five young adults will rely on charity this Christmas
The Salvation Army is warning of financial hardship for young people this Christmas, despite many being in full-time employment.
Scottish Churches sign landmark declaration to deepen relationship
A historic declaration has been signed by the Church of Scotland and Scottish Episcopal Church to formalise a closer relationship between the two.
Young people more likely to attend a place of worship over Christmas - poll
Young people are twice as likely as those over the age of 55 to go to a place of worship this Christmas, new research has found.
Rich countries urged to share vaccine amid Omicron concerns
As the international community grapples with the Omicron variant, the Bishop of Durham is calling on the UK government to "commit to redoubling efforts" to achieve vaccine equity.
New book shines light on abuse and racist discrimination of Catholic nuns
In a newly published book, a Vatican journalist details the mental and physical abuse, oppression and racism experienced by religious sisters.
Church of England releases first ever Christmas single
The Church of England is hoping its first ever Christmas single will reach more people with the story of the birth of Jesus.
Get the booster jab, says Church of England as Omicron spreads
With increased concern over the spread of the new Omicron variant, the Church of England is advising people to take the booster jab as soon as they can.
Anglican leaders call for 'bold' action to counter 'vaccine hesitancy'
They also called for measures to improve vaccine equity around the world.
Attendance and giving significantly impacted by pandemic, study finds
Average weekly in-person church attendance has fallen by around a third and a majority of church leaders report a decrease in giving, new research by the Evangelical Alliance has found.
Church of England cannot survive by 'spreading clergy more thinly' - Justin Welby
The Archbishop made the comments in a speech this week to the National Farmers' Union in which he also praised "hard-working" vicars.
Brian Houston case deferred until 2022
The court case in Sydney against Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston has been delayed until next year.
People are open but the Church is being held back by 'really bad PR', says Guvna B
MOBO Award winning rapper and broadcaster Guvna B is on a mission to present people with a more accurate picture of the Church than "people in robes singing 'Kumbaya, My Lord'".