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Review into Church of England's Independent Safeguarding Board finds serious flaws
Review into Church of England's Independent Safeguarding Board finds serious flaws

A leading barrister has published her report on the first phase of the Church of England's Independent Safeguarding Board (ISB).

Catholic bishops oppose Scotland's proposed sex ed rules: 'Disappointed and confused'
Catholic bishops oppose Scotland's proposed sex ed rules: 'Disappointed and confused'

"The Bishops' Conference of Scotland is both disappointed and confused at the decision by the Scottish government to delete all reference to Catholic schools."

Andy Croft resigns from Soul Survivor
Andy Croft resigns from Soul Survivor

Andy Croft has resigned as the senior pastor of Soul Survivor Watford. It follows an investigation by the Church of England into safeguarding concerns about Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi.

Lib Dem peer's bill seeks disestablishment of Church of England
Lib Dem peer's bill seeks disestablishment of Church of England

Liberal Democrat peer Lord Scriven said that his bill on disestablishment was "long overdue" and that the Church of England's current status was "a historic quirk".

Church of England has 'arrogantly' rejected authority of Scripture
Church of England has 'arrogantly' rejected authority of Scripture

Orthodox Anglicans have condemned the decision of the Church of England's parliamentary body to continue on the path to introducing same-sex blessings.

Heartache and uncertainty for Church of England's evangelicals after same-sex blessing vote
Heartache and uncertainty for Church of England's evangelicals after same-sex blessing vote

"Well with tears, and a tearing heart… it's into the desert I say… Into the desert like ancestors of old."

Global South decries Church of England's 'disastrous decision' to move forward with same-sex blessings
Global South decries Church of England's 'disastrous decision' to move forward with same-sex blessings

The Global South Fellowship of Anglicans (GSFA) has said it is "saddened" by the decision of the Church of England General Synod yesterday to continue the process towards implementing same-sex blessings.

Traditionalist bishops commended over opposition to CofE's same-sex blessing plans
Traditionalist bishops commended over opposition to CofE's same-sex blessing plans

The orthodox Anglican movement, Gafcon, has commended 11 bishops in the Church of England for opposing plans to introduce prayers for same-sex couples.

CofE takes next step towards redress scheme for abuse victims
CofE takes next step towards redress scheme for abuse victims

The Church of England General Synod has approved ongoing work to introduce a national redress scheme for victims and survivors of Church-related abuse.

Is it too late for the Church of England?
Is it too late for the Church of England?

Last night, after three hours of debate about the introduction of prayers of blessing for same-sex couples, the Bishop of Sheffield, Pete Wilcox, summed up the "intractable trickiness" Synod faced in the need to answer two questions.

Calls for Archbishop of Canterbury to resign
Calls for Archbishop of Canterbury to resign

The Most Rev Justin Welby has faced further criticism this week, with a formal request for his resignation being placed before the Church of England General Synod.

Scale of Israel's bombardment of Gaza 'cannot be morally justified', says Archbishop of Canterbury
Scale of Israel's bombardment of Gaza 'cannot be morally justified', says Archbishop of Canterbury

The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for an end to the bloodshed in Gaza as the death toll continues to climb.

Pope Francis approves baptism for transgender people
Pope Francis approves baptism for transgender people

In a significant move, Pope Francis has granted authorisation for the Catholic Church to baptise transgender individuals.

Dozens of bishops back same-sex marriages for priests
Dozens of bishops back same-sex marriages for priests

Dozens of bishops have signed a public statement saying that pastoral guidance should be issued to allow priests to enter into same-sex marriages.

Vineyard leaders resign amid disagreements over Alan Scott review
Vineyard leaders resign amid disagreements over Alan Scott review

Senior Vineyard leaders Neil and Janet Young are parting ways with the denomination amid disagreements over an independent review into allegations surrounding Alan Scott.

Papal critic praises dubia by conservative prelates as \'heroic act\'
Papal critic praises dubia by conservative prelates as 'heroic act'

Bishop Athanasius Schneider said that Francis' answers to questions posed by prelates 'were confusing and sought to confuse.'