Church
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.
Church of England recommits to ending poverty
Nearly a quarter of adults have received support from church or Christian groups.
CoE considering annual commemoration of 21 martyrs in Libya
Additions to the Church's calendar are rare.
Church of England winds down Living in Love and Faith as deep divisions remain over same-sex blessings
Church of England's Living in Love and Faith process is to formally conclude in July.
Church of England commits to combating mental health crisis
The Church and the NHS can work together to solve mental health challenges.
Church of England passes range of new safeguarding measures to prevent future abuses
The new measures are a "significant day for the Church".
Sarah Mullally calls for new covenant for unpaid carers
Many unpaid carers work 90-plus hours per week.
Carlisle Cathedral scoops award for the nation’s favourite stained glass window
Work on Carlisle Cathedral was delayed by Scottish invasions and plague.