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Former Archbishop of Canterbury and other clergy facing disciplinary action over John Smyth abuse
Former Archbishop of Canterbury and other clergy facing disciplinary action over John Smyth abuse

Former Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, retired Bishop of Durham, Paul Butler, and former Rector of All Souls, Langham Place, Hugh Palmer, are among the clergy facing disciplinary action.

Church leaders call for peace three years after Russian invasion of Ukraine
Church leaders call for peace three years after Russian invasion of Ukraine

Christians are praying for a lasting peace in Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion.

Pope remains in hospital after condition declared critical
Pope remains in hospital after condition declared critical

Doctors have given Pope Francis a "guarded" prognosis as he continues to be treated in hospital for double pneumonia.

British Catholics offer their prayers and support to the Pope
British Catholics offer their prayers and support to the Pope

Pope Francis has been hospitalised for a week, initially with issues relating to bronchitis, but this week it was confirmed that the head of the Roman Catholic Church has a respiratory tract infection and pneumonia in both lungs.

Jerusalem Patriarchs oppose Trump resettlement plan in Gaza
Jerusalem Patriarchs oppose Trump resettlement plan in Gaza

Church leaders in Jerusalem have called for an end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and have said that "both sides" need to return hostages.

Rick Warren apologises for suggesting Jesus was a centrist
Rick Warren apologises for suggesting Jesus was a centrist

Pastor Rick Warren has been criticised after apparently suggesting that Jesus Christ was a political centrist.

Pope in 'good spirits' despite double pneumonia
Pope in 'good spirits' despite double pneumonia

The Pope "remains in good spirits" despite his hospitalisation for double pneumonia, a statement from the Holy See said on Tuesday evening.

Christians provided for after Islamist attacks
Christians provided for after Islamist attacks

International Christian Concern (ICC) a Christian charity that seeks to ease and make known the plight of persecuted Christians worldwide, has shared the story of a believer in Kenya whose life was nearly destroyed by Islamist militants.

Sunderland church criticised for pride flag on communion altar
Sunderland church criticised for pride flag on communion altar

A church in Sunderland has been heavily criticised for draping a communion altar with a 'Progress Pride' flag, an updated version of the rainbow flag that includes symbols and colours to represent trans, black and intersex people.

Pope in 'good spirits' despite poor health
Pope in 'good spirits' despite poor health

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis will need to remain in hospital due to his "complex clinical picture".

600 coins and a bronze monkey found beneath medieval German church
600 coins and a bronze monkey found beneath medieval German church

Renovations of a medieval church in Germany have led to the discovery of over 1,000 artifacts, with some dating back to the church's founding in the 13th century.

Catholic sisters protecting vulnerable girls in Nairobi
Catholic sisters protecting vulnerable girls in Nairobi

Catholic religious sisters are working to aid vulnerable girls on the streets of Nairobi, Kenya, by offering them friendship and a chance at education. It's believed that around 60,000 families live on the streets in Nairobi.

Church bid to save 500 year old wall paintings
Church bid to save 500 year old wall paintings

A church in North Yorkshire is planning a bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund in order to help preserve incredibly rare wall paintings dating back over 500 years.

WEA breaks ground for worship centre in Qatar
WEA breaks ground for worship centre in Qatar

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has celebrated the ground breaking ceremony for a worship centre in Qatar.

Christian men's magazine Sorted goes digital in bid to increase outreach
Christian men's magazine Sorted goes digital in bid to increase outreach

Sorted magazine, long celebrated as "the world's most wholesome men's magazine", has announced its transition to a digital-only format.

Victory at last for Kristie Higgs, Christian teacher fired over Facebook posts
Victory at last for Kristie Higgs, Christian teacher fired over Facebook posts

In a "groundbreaking" judgment, the Court of Appeal has reversed a ruling that defended the sacking of a Christian school assistant over beliefs she expressed in private Facebook posts.