Church
Keir Starmer praises role of churches in communities
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told 300 delegates at a faith and policy event in London that churches “play an irreplaceable role at the heart of communities.”
Orthodox Anglicans pursue path of 'principled disengagement' from Canterbury-led Communion
The Gafcon movement has declared itself to be the true Anglican Communion as it continues its shift away from the historic instruments of communion under the spiritual leadership of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
BBC ignorant of religion, says Archbishop of York
The BBC suffers from an “appalling lack of religious literacy”, the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has said.
Gafcon elects council instead of figurehead to rival Archbishop of Canterbury
The Gafcon movement had been widely expected to appoint a primus but has instead chosen a "conciliar structure".
Bishop of Guildford, Andrew Watson, dies from cancer aged 64
His death came just weeks after he announced his terminal cancer diagnosis.
Great British Bake Off champion gifts cake to Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury has been presented with a commemorative cake by a recent winner of The Great British Bake Off.
Christian leaders raise alarm over end of repairs funding scheme
The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly said the funding gap may lead to more historic church buildings be sold off.
Over 40,000 people were helped by Bristol churches last year
Some 1,634 volunteers gave 121,660 hours of service over the past 12 months to support a range of community hubs and initiatives across the Diocese of Bristol.
Presbyterian Church in Ireland urged to return to God during safeguarding crisis
The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) has said the denomination is going through “an ecclesiastical earthquake”.
Bishop: 10 years on, concerns that led to Brexit have still not been addressed
It's not the first time North has spoken of the disconnect between the Church and the working classes.
Vatican rules out joining Board of Peace
A bleak assessment of the Russia-Ukraine conflict was also given.
Bishop of Lincoln suspended and arrested
The Bishop of Lincoln, the Rt Rev Stephen Conway, has been suspended from ministry following a safeguarding complaint.
David Tudor hit with another lifetime ministry ban
Having already been banned, the latest sanction merely reinforces an earlier decision.
Bible Society stands by 'Quiet Revival' research
Questions about the study have been raised.
CoE announces £400,000 to get young people into choirs
Most CoE choirs currently have no children involved.
New Catholic head says lessons must be learned from abuse failings
The newly installed Archbishop of Westminster has said the Church must learn from victims of sexual abuse.