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Archbishop of Canterbury warns British Christians against cultural imperialism
Archbishop of Canterbury warns British Christians against cultural imperialism

British Christians need to be sensitive to their country's colonial past and how this might affect their witness in communities that once belonged to the Empire, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.

More Catholics considering leaving the Church over sexual abuse scandal

A growing number of Catholics are now questioning their commitment to the Church in the wake of the recent sexual abuse scandal involving young people and priests, a new Gallup poll has found.

Clergy support ministry rebrands to be more inclusive of women
Clergy support ministry rebrands to be more inclusive of women

With women now making up nearly a third of the clergy in the Church of England, a 364-year-old support ministry is rebranding to be more inclusive.

Six years in prison for Cardinal George Pell after being convicted of child sexual abuse
Six years in prison for Cardinal George Pell after being convicted of child sexual abuse

Cardinal George Pell, the most senior Catholic leader to be convicted of child sexual abuse, was today sentenced to six years in prison by Melbourne county court.

Church Without Freedom and Rights: What awaits evangelical churches in the occupied territories of Ukraine?
Church Without Freedom and Rights: What awaits evangelical churches in the occupied territories of Ukraine?

According to this law, 'the creation of a sect and expansion of sectarianism' is forbidden and subject to persecution.

25 years of women priests celebrated across Church of England
25 years of women priests celebrated across Church of England

It's been 25 years since the first women in the Church of England were ordained as priests and events are taking place across the country to mark the major milestone.

Women priests 25 years on: How are we flourishing?
Women priests 25 years on: How are we flourishing?

The issue, it seems to me, often occurs with those who have not taken a theological stand, but simply reflect the sexism of the age.

World Council of Churches mourns loss of staff member in Ethiopian Airlines crash
World Council of Churches mourns loss of staff member in Ethiopian Airlines crash

The World Council of Churches was today mourning the death of the Rev Norman Tendis, one of the 157 people killed in the tragic Ethiopian Airlines crash on Sunday.

What's a woman's place in the Church? Lessons from 10 great female saints
What's a woman's place in the Church? Lessons from 10 great female saints

The debate over a woman's place in the Church has raged since the very outset. Rather than step into this minefield, here are 10 great women giving us all great example.

Bishop of Wakefield: Why Christians need to find ways of generously living together
Bishop of Wakefield: Why Christians need to find ways of generously living together

How can the Church stay united and Christians continue to be known for their love while also disagreeing?

Wakefield and women's ministry: CofE's reviewer finds against cathedral
Wakefield and women's ministry: CofE's reviewer finds against cathedral

How far should a cathedral committed to the equal ministry of men and women go in accommodating faithful Anglicans who don't agree?

Former Archbishop of York John Habgood dies aged 81
Former Archbishop of York John Habgood dies aged 81

He served as the Church of England's second most senior archbishop from 1983-1995, having formerly served as Bishop of Durham.

Pope replies to million-dollar challenge to go vegan for Lent

The Pope has replied to a vegan campaign offering him a million dollars to give up meat and animal products during Lent.

French cardinal found guilty of failing to act on sex abuse allegations
French cardinal found guilty of failing to act on sex abuse allegations

Barbarin is the highest-profile cleric to be caught up in the child sex abuse scandal inside the Catholic Church in France.

Church 'not afraid of history': Pope Francis to open secret wartime archives

Many Jews say Pius, who reigned from 1939 to 1958, did not do enough to help those facing persecution by Nazi Germany.

GAFCON gathering claims 'sense of betrayal' at liberal Anglican teaching
GAFCON gathering claims 'sense of betrayal' at liberal Anglican teaching

A gathering of conservative Anglicans organised by the former Bishop of Rochester, Michael Nazir-Ali, has called for liberal bishops not to be invited to the 2020 Lambeth Conference.