Church

Bullying over theological differences is 'completely unacceptable' - bishops
Bishops in the Church of England have called on Anglicans to be respectful when discussing sexuality and gender identity.

'No national plan to roll out cuts to clergy or buildings,' says Church of England
The Church of England has accused Spectator magazine of spreading "misinformation" after it claimed that sweeping cuts are being planned nationally following a "hammer blow" to finances during the pandemic.

Diocese of London probes clergyman over 'unacceptable' Captain Tom Moore comments
A clergyman is being reviewed by the Diocese of London after he claimed the clap for Captain Sir Tom Moore reflected a "cult of White British Nationalism".

Emergency funding offers lifeline for cathedral stonemasons
Cathedral stonemasons have been giving a funding lifeline to the tune of over half a million pounds to help them through the pandemic.

Bishop of Lincoln reinstated after 20-month safeguarding investigation
Bishop Christopher Lowson accepted a penalty for misconduct but also received an apology from the Archbishop of Canterbury for the length of the investigation.

A fifth of Church of England worshippers may not return after pandemic ends
A leaked report reveals that the Church of England may have lost a fifth of its regular worshippers during the pandemic.

Some pastors fear their churches won't survive the pandemic - report
Frequent headaches, insomnia, financial difficulties and fears for the future of their church: Irish pastors reveal their Covid-19 struggles.

Archbishop of Canterbury vaccinated against Covid-19
The Archbishop of Canterbury has received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at a hospital in London.

Racial discrimination 'has no place' in evangelicalism
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) is encouraging Christians to reflect on how they can become more racially aware and inclusive on Martin Luther King Day.
Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI are vaccinated against Covid-19
Pope Francis and his predecessor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI have taken the Covid-19 vaccination.

Get the Covid-19 vaccine, say Scottish faith leaders
Churches in Scotland have joined other faiths in encouraging people to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

Catholic Archbishop of Glasgow dies aged 70
The Catholic Archdiocese of Glasgow has expressed the "greatest sorrow" over the sudden passing of Archbishop Philip Tartaglia.

Church apologises for role in abuse of unmarried mothers and their children after damning report
Catholic Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop Eamon Martin, said the Church was "clearly part of that culture in which "people were frequently stigmatized, judged and rejected".

Catholic leaders call on UK Government to give up nuclear arsenal
Leaders in the Catholic Church have urged the UK Government to get rid of its nuclear weapons arsenal.

Cathedrals across England suspend public worship as Covid cases remain high
Cathedrals across England are voluntarily closing their doors as tens of thousands of people continue to be diagnosed with Covid every day.

Archbishop of Canterbury launches Lambeth Conference prayer journey
The Archbishop of Canterbury has launched a prayer journey for the Lambeth Conference, the global meeting of Anglican bishops due to be held in 2022.