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Stephen Cottrell's successor as Bishop of Chelmsford announced
Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani is to be next Bishop of Chelmsford, succeeding Stephen Cottrell.
After a turbulent year, Church leaders to see in 2021 with week of prayer
'Declaration' coincides with what is traditionally significant time in the black majority Church, when churches would normally come together to ring in the New Year with prayer, worship and celebration followed by a week of corporate prayer and fasting.
A Christian marrying a non-Christian is 'incomprehensible', says John Piper
Desiring God author John Piper is baffled by Christians who marry non-believers.
Church leaders call on Priti Patel to stop the deportation of young autistic man
The former Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams and the Bishop of Croydon, Jonathan Clark, have added their names to a letter urging Priti Patel to reconsider the deportation of a 22-year-old autistic man to Jamaica.
Christmas funding boost for historic churches left cash-strapped by Covid-19
Historic churches normally kept afloat by income from events and visitors are getting an early Christmas gift in the form of some much-needed funding.
Christian Institute warns of 'chaos' if Wales introduces compulsory sex and atheism lessons
The Bill proposes wideranging changes to the teaching of sex education and religion in Wales, including new compulsory Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) lessons.
Climate Ambition Summit: New year's resolutions needed for absent leaders
What made the Paris Agreement fit for purpose was the requirement for countries to strengthen these pledges at least every five years and it's good to see so many doing just that.
Protests held across Ireland after shocking report into late-term abortions
Protests have been held across Ireland following the release of a report into the nature of late-term abortions taking place in the country.
Church and civic groups unite to champion religious freedom
The Church of England has joined a consortium of organisations working together to advance freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) around the world.
New jurisdiction launched for orthodox Anglicans in Europe
A new Anglican jurisdiction has been launched in Europe to provide oversight for those with orthodox beliefs.
Reach out to the lonely this Christmas, say Church leaders
The Church leaders are encouraging people to share "simple messages of care and concern" for neighbours this Christmas.
Attack on Gethsemane Church intended to 'drive Christians from the Holy Land'
An arson attack on the Church of Gethsemane has been condemned by the most senior Christian leader in Jerusalem.
Swiss court lifts ban on church services in Geneva
A blanket ban was imposed on religious services and gatherings in the city on 1 November to limit the spread of coronavirus despite other secular gatherings like public demonstrations and professional choir practices being allowed to continue.
Court hears street preachers' harassment claim against police
Mike Overd, Don Karns, Mike Stockwell and AJ Clarke accuse the police of assault, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, abuse of power and infringing their human rights.
Truth at risk of being auctioned to the highest bidder â Archbishop
Truth is becoming a commodity, up for auction to the highest bidder, says Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell in an article published in the Christmas edition of Radio Times.
Pope to visit Iraq in first apostolic journey since pandemic
Pope Francis is to visit Iraq next spring to encourage Christians in the country and across the Middle East who are suffering as a result of Covid-19 and persecution.