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Vatican and international community urged to protest arrest of Hong Kong cardinal

Staff writer Thu 12 May 2022 13:59 BST

Cardinal Joseph Zen, an outspoken critic of Beijing, was detained on Wednesday.

Martyn Percy quits the Church of England after long-running dispute

Staff writer | Thu 12 May 2022 9:24 BST

Former Christ Church Dean, Martyn Percy, has announced his decision to leave the Church of England, calling it an "unsafe place to work".
Welby hails 'historic' moment as CofE unveils billion-pound investment for growth

Staff writer | Wed 11 May 2022 12:13 BST

The Church of England is to invest billions of pounds in the next few years as part of a nine-year plan to scale up ministry and mission activity.
Church of England extends John Smyth review

Staff writer | Mon 2 May 2022 11:46 BST

The Church of England is giving more time to gathering information relating to abuse by the late John Smyth.
Welby apologises for residential schools in Canada

Staff writer | Mon 2 May 2022 8:54 BST

"I am more sorry than I can say."
Church of Scotland's drift towards same-sex marriage is 'very sad'

Staff writer | Sat 30 Apr 2022 11:23 BST

The Christian Institute has called it a "very sad development" after most presbyteries in the Church of Scotland came out in support of same-sex weddings in its church buildings.
Nearly half of UK adults believe in the resurrection - study

Staff writer | Fri 29 Apr 2022 9:40 BST

A major new study has found widespread belief in Jesus and the resurrection, and an openness to conversations about the Christian faith.
Archbishop of Canterbury stands by Rwanda criticism

Staff writer | Thu 28 Apr 2022 18:11 BST

"The Church of England is not a passive observer of migration policy," he said.
Virginia church leaving United Methodist Church over LGBT stance

Michael Gryboski | Thu 28 Apr 2022 17:21 BST

A United Methodist Church congregation in Virginia plans to join a theologically conservative alternative to the mainline Protestant denomination due to issues with the UMC's ongoing debate over homosexuality.
Church of Scotland and Catholic Church make historic Declaration of Friendship

Staff writer | Thu 28 Apr 2022 12:44 BST

Ecumenical relations between the Church of Scotland and Catholic Church in Scotland are entering a new phase with the agreement of a historic Declaration of Friendship.
Church of England Evangelical Council launches human sexuality resources

Staff writer | Thu 28 Apr 2022 9:27 BST

The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has created a series of films to help churches engage with issues around human sexuality.
John Mark Comer, Christine Caine among speakers at Alpha Leadership Conference

Staff writer | Thu 21 Apr 2022 16:58 BST

Tens of thousands of people from around the world are expected to take part in the upcoming Leadership Conference from Alpha.