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In Hiroshima, the Vatican joined religious leaders to change the narrative on AI
Meeting where one of two atomic bombs that ended World War II landed in Hiroshima, Japan, causing mass death and devastation, representatives from 11 diverse religious traditions gathered July 9-10 for a Vatican-sponsored event to address a latter-day technology also destined, many believe, to upend humanity: artificial intelligence.
'Overseers' appointed for evangelical congregations at odds with CofE same-sex blessings
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has appointed a group of 'overseers' to provide informal alternative spiritual oversight (ASO) to clergy and parishes that cannot for reasons of conscience support the introduction of same-sex blessings.
Evangelicals disappointed by Synod vote on same-sex blessings
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has expressed its "deep disappointment" at the General Synod's vote to continue the process towards introducing standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples.
Church of England continues on path towards same-sex blessings
The Church of England's parliamentary body today agreed to continue moving forward with plans to introduce standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples.
Archbishop who opposed Pope Francis excommunicated from Catholic Church
A Roman Catholic archbishop who questioned the legitimacy of Pope Francis and portions of the Second Vatican Council has been excommunicated from the Catholic Church for the canonical crime of schism.
Church of England recognises human dignity of disabled children
"Bringing a disabled child into the world is not a tragedy to be avoided," General Synod heard.
Accusations of schism flying in run up to General Synod
General Synod begins on Friday and it looks as if the "new spirit of generosity and pragmatism" which Bishop Martyn Snow recently identified is going to be in short supply.
Conservative prelate warns that excommunicating Viganò will lead to further division
An outspoken critic of Pope Francis, the Auxiliary Bishop Athanasius Schneider of Astana, Kazakhstan, said that while Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò's public opposition of the pope "is irreverent and disrespectful," the Vatican should think twice before excommunicating him.
Vatican conference ponders who really holds the power of AI
Pope Francis has made artificial intelligence one of the main issues of his pontificate.
Orthodox Anglicans set out their positions on Church of England's same-sex blessing plans
It has become an established tradition, in the run up to the Church of England's General Synod for various interested parties to publish open letters or articles setting out their position. This year is no exception.
Chris Rock, Jimmy Fallon and other comedians meet the Pope
"It's a like a meeting of every poorly behaved kid in church, and they stuck them all in a room and they thought it would be a good idea."
Get out and vote, says Nichols
The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales is urging people to get out and vote ahead of the general election on 4 July.
Pope Francis apologises for using homophobic slurs while saying 'no' to gay priests
The pope used the Italian term 'frociaggine,' a rarely used derogatory word to describe flamboyant gay attitudes.
Free Church of Scotland expresses sorrow over historical slavery links
The Free Church of Scotland has expressed "sorrow" over the "historical sins" of members of the denomination in relation to slavery.
'Heartfelt and sober apology' over behaviour of Pioneer founder Gerald Coates
The Pioneer church network has issued a "heartfelt and sober apology" after an independent review concluded that late founder Gerald Coates' behaviour had fallen "significantly short of expected standards at the time".
Church of England spending millions to attract more young people
The Church of England is spending millions of pounds on mission and evangelism projects in a bid to get more children and young people through parish doors.