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Evangelicals announce month of prayer as Church of England debates same-sex relationships
Evangelicals announce month of prayer as Church of England debates same-sex relationships

Evangelicals fear a Private Member's Motion will be used to move the Church away from scriptural teachings on sexuality.

Archbishop of Canterbury: Palestinian Christians facing 'existential crisis'
Archbishop of Canterbury: Palestinian Christians facing 'existential crisis'

The Archbishop of Canterbury supports a two-state solution.

Church of England urges ‘a healthy sense of patriotism’ as Synod prepares to debate national unity
Church of England urges ‘a healthy sense of patriotism’ as Synod prepares to debate national unity

A new Church of England paper calling on Christians to help heal growing divisions sees an increasingly important role in modelling “a healthy sense of patriotism” while resisting both nationalism and political polarisation.

Church in Wales threatens legal action over attempt to secularise faith school
Church in Wales threatens legal action over attempt to secularise faith school

A consultation found 97% of respondents opposed plans to strip the school of its status.

Lottery gives £1.4m towards repair of unique church spire
Lottery gives £1.4m towards repair of unique church spire

Legend says the spire has its unusual features because of the intervention of angry giants.

The challenge the Church of England faces over transgenderism
The challenge the Church of England faces over transgenderism

There is a reality that the Church of England has to face up to but so far it has failed to do this.

Church of England releases final report on Makin Review
Church of England releases final report on Makin Review

The Makin Review led to the resignation of Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury.

Archbishop of Canterbury meets Palestinian Christian released from prison
Archbishop of Canterbury meets Palestinian Christian released from prison

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, has met with Layan Nasir, a 26-year-old Palestinian Christian recently released from prison, during her pilgrimage to the Holy Land. 

Church of England apologises for 'pain and trauma' from its role in historical adoption practices
Church of England apologises for 'pain and trauma' from its role in historical adoption practices

The Church of England has apologised for its role in adoption practices involving unmarried women and girls during the post-War period, with the Archbishop of Canterbury acknowledging the "pain, trauma and stigma experienced - and still carried - by many people". 

Catholic Church opposes reintroduction of assisted suicide bill
Catholic Church opposes reintroduction of assisted suicide bill

Labour MP Lauren Edwards has reintroduced the bill and has suggested the Parliament Act could be used to force the measure through.

Irish bishops oppose attempts to widen abortion laws
Irish bishops oppose attempts to widen abortion laws

They have also called for more research to better understand the factors behind high rates of abortions in the first 12 years.

Gloucester churches come together to bless River Avon amid pollution concerns
Gloucester churches come together to bless River Avon amid pollution concerns

It is part of a broader campaign against river pollution as concerns remain about the amount of untreated sewage in the Avon.

Iranian-born bishop stands in solidarity with Britain's Jews
Iranian-born bishop stands in solidarity with Britain's Jews

2025 had the second highest number of antisemitic incidents on record.

Welsh reverend speaks of culture of fear over LGBT issues
Welsh reverend speaks of culture of fear over LGBT issues

Many people have already left the Church in Wales over its stance on same-sex relationships, an evangelical leader has said.

Reddit users declare small Welsh church best place in the world
Reddit users declare small Welsh church best place in the world

Users voted to eliminate one half of a map until only one location remained.