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Thousands back petition calling on CofE to scrap transgender schools guidance
A petition calling on the Church of England to scrap its transgender guidance for schools has been signed by 15,000 people.
Welby staying quiet on LGBT views
Justin Welby has suggested he will refrain from sharing his own views about same-sex marriage so long as he is the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Only half of UK Christians think it is important to share their faith with others
The survey also found that many know nothing about the Great Commission.
UK must 'take a lead' on 'compassionate' treatment of refugees, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury called for a "compassionate" asylum system in the House of Lords on Friday as he warned that the government's Rwanda plan was "a mistake".
Rob Munro named as next Bishop of Ebbsfleet
Rob Munro has been announced today by Downing Street as the next Bishop of Ebbsfleet, a role that gives him oversight of complementarian evangelical parishes within the Church of England.
Legal action launched over abortion clinic buffer zones in Bournemouth
A legal challenge is being mounted after buffer zones were introduced around an abortion clinic in Bournemouth.
NI pro-lifers disappointed by UK Supreme Court ruling on abortion clinic buffer zones
Pro-life campaigners have expressed their disappointment after a ruling by the UK Supreme Court upheld exclusion zones around abortion facilities in Northern Ireland.
Stephen Sizer engaged in 'conduct unbecoming' and antisemitic activity, Church tribunal rules
Prominent evangelical, Rev Dr Stephen Sizer, engaged in antisemitic activity and "conduct unbecoming" of an ordained minister, a Church of England tribunal has ruled.
Church of England attendance well below pre-pandemic levels
Church of England churches saw a significant rise in weekly attendance in 2021 but figures remain far lower than before the pandemic, according to new statistics released on Tuesday.
Baptist leader arrested in Myanmar
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is calling for the immediate release of the former president of the Kachin Baptist Convention in Myanmar.
Church of England's Christmas film invites people to celebrate birth of Jesus
After years of uncertainty, restrictions and lockdowns in the pandemic, Church of England churches across the country are getting ready to welcome people through their doors this Christmas and a new video has been launched with the message that everyone is invited.
Archbishop of Canterbury makes poignant visit to mass grave in Ukraine
The Archbishop of Canterbury says he has been struck by the "magnitude of evil" unleashed in Ukraine after paying a sombre visit to a mass grave in the war-ravaged country.Â
Christian population in England and Wales falls below half for first time
Over a third of people now say they have no religion - up from a quarter 10 years ago.
Marie Curie apologises to chaplain who was banned from wearing cross
Cancer charity Marie Curie has apologised "unreservedly" after a Christian chaplain was told he could not wear a small cross pin while meeting patients.
Woman moved on for praying near abortion clinic
Livia Tossici-Bolt was praying with her friend outside the parameter of the 150m buffer zone when they were approached by two community safety officers employed by the local council to patrol the vicinity of the abortion clinic.
Disability campaigners to take abortion law case to Supreme Court
Campaigners for the equal treatment of people with Down's syndrome are to take their challenge against a discriminatory abortion law to the Supreme Court after losing in the Court of Appeal today.