Church
Cathedrals bring people together for peace in the Middle East
Cathedrals are creating spaces for people to come and pray for peace in the Middle East.
Archbishop joins faith leaders in condemning rise in antisemitic incidents amid Israel-Hamas war
UK faith leaders, including the Archbishop of Canterbury, have made a joint appeal for unity among Britain's faith communities amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.
New chapter for historic church with ties to Mary Queen of Scots and King James I
The fascinating story of a medieval church in the heart of Scotland with ties to Mary Queen of Scots, King James VI of Scotland and I of England, and John Knox is being brought to life thanks to a new partnership with the local district.
Orthodox ordinands plead with bishops to prevent fracture of the Church
The debate in the Church of England about the introduction of prayers of blessing for same-sex couples, known as Prayers of Love and Faith (PLF), took an ironic turn this week.
Orthodox Anglicans grieved over 'disastrous decision' to commend same-sex blessings
Orthodox Anglicans have voiced dismay over Monday's decision by the House of Bishops in the Church of England to agree in principle to commending Prayers of Love and Faith for same-sex couples.
Bishops break ranks over blessings for same-sex couples
Eleven Church of England bishops are refusing to back plans to introduce blessings for same-sex couples.
Bishops agree to commend prayers for same-sex couples
The Church of England's House of Bishops has agreed to commend Prayers of Love and Faith for same-sex couples.
Pope expresses openness to same-sex blessings
Pope Francis has expressed an openness towards the possibility of blessing same-sex partnerships in response to questions from five cardinals.
Archbishop of Canterbury meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Pope met at the Vatican over the weekend.
Charity and Church in Wales at odds over building
A dispute has arisen between a Christian charity and the Church in Wales over the use of a church building.
'Pray for the media,' urges leading CofE bishop
A senior Church of England bishop has called for Christians to pray for the media and its impact globally, nationally and locally.
The Vatican's 'Synod on Synodality' is about to begin - here's what to know
The unprecedented gathering of 464 Catholic clergy and laypeople, including women, begins Oct. 4 at the Vatican.
130 years of girls' empowerment: the history of the Girls' Brigade
2023 marks 130 years since Girls' Brigade began. Take a walk through their archives to find out how the organisation has evolved through the years.
Vatican brings its message for peace in Ukraine to Beijing
The meeting with Chinese officials is the latest step in Pope Francis' appeals for peace in Ukraine.
New Wine 'deeply troubled' by Mike Pilavachi developments
New Wine has issued a statement after the Church of England investigation into Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi concluded that safeguarding allegations are "substantiated".
Barrister appointed to review Church of England safeguarding board
The Church of England has appointed a leading public law barrister to review its Independent Safeguarding Board (ISB).