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'Pray for the media,' urges leading CofE bishop

Peter Crumpler Thu 28 Sep 2023 12:10 BST

A senior Church of England bishop has called for Christians to pray for the media and its impact globally, nationally and locally.

The Vatican's 'Synod on Synodality' is about to begin - here's what to know

Claire Giangravé | Thu 28 Sep 2023 9:49 BST

The unprecedented gathering of 464 Catholic clergy and laypeople, including women, begins Oct. 4 at the Vatican.
130 years of girls' empowerment: the history of the Girls' Brigade

The Girls' Brigade | Tue 26 Sep 2023 6:16 BST

2023 marks 130 years since Girls' Brigade began. Take a walk through their archives to find out how the organisation has evolved through the years.
Vatican brings its message for peace in Ukraine to Beijing

Claire Giangravé | Mon 18 Sep 2023 9:49 BST

The meeting with Chinese officials is the latest step in Pope Francis' appeals for peace in Ukraine.
New Wine 'deeply troubled' by Mike Pilavachi developments

Staff writer | Fri 15 Sep 2023 9:23 BST

New Wine has issued a statement after the Church of England investigation into Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi concluded that safeguarding allegations are "substantiated".
Barrister appointed to review Church of England safeguarding board

Raymond Powell | Mon 11 Sep 2023 14:00 BST

The Church of England has appointed a leading public law barrister to review its Independent Safeguarding Board (ISB).
Mike Pilavachi safeguarding concerns are 'substantiated'

Staff writer | Thu 7 Sep 2023 8:34 BST

The investigation concluded that Pilavachi engaged in "coercive and controlling behaviour".
Church of England called to be faithful after Times survey

Raymond Powell | Sat 2 Sep 2023 10:52 BST

Church of England clergy who have "lost confidence" in the Bible and biblical ethics should resign or be removed, the head of Christian Concern has said.
In Mongolia, Pope Francis will bring his vision for the church to 'small flock'

Claire Giangravé | Fri 1 Sep 2023 11:13 BST

Francis will be the first pontiff to visit Mongolia, a country nestled between Russia and China.
Majority of Church of England priests support same-sex weddings

Staff writer | Thu 31 Aug 2023 9:01 BST

A survey of Church of England clergy by The Times newspaper has found widespread support for a change in rules to allow priests to conduct same-sex weddings.
Evangelicals in the Church of England need good leaders

Julian Mann | Thu 24 Aug 2023 14:37 BST

After various leadership resignations, evangelicals in the Church of England, conservative and charismatic, have cause for sober reflection as their churches gear up for the autumn term.
The New Testament Church of God: 70 years of sharing the Gospel

Anita Laryea | Thu 24 Aug 2023 8:49 BST

Christian Today speaks with Bishop Claion Grandison, National Overseer of the New Testament Church of God, as it celebrates its 70th anniversary.