More stories in church

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  'Sorry, Rev...we just don't trust you'

  Peter Crumpler | Wed 25 Jan 2023 9:42 GMT

  There's bad news for vicars, priests and other church ministers in the latest results of a long-running research project.

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  'The Church is not in decline,' says missiologist

  Anita Laryea | Mon 23 Jan 2023 12:50 GMT

  "We need to remember we are a culture-shaping movement," said Dr Rachel Jordan-Wolf.

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  CofE same-sex blessings will lead to change in doctrine, say evangelicals

  Staff writer | Sat 21 Jan 2023 10:46 GMT

  Evangelicals in the Church of England have expressed concern about the apparent contradiction at the heart of proposals announced this week to allow prayers and blessings for same-sex couples.

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  Will the Anglican Communion hold together?

  Susie Leafe | Sat 21 Jan 2023 10:15 GMT

  Yesterday, the Archbishops wanted to tell a story of joyful celebration. Sadly, for many it was a day of mourning and uncertainty.

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  Church of England publishes draft prayers for same-sex blessings

  Staff writer | Fri 20 Jan 2023 10:35 GMT

  The Church of England has today published draft prayers to be used in blessing services for same-sex couples.

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  Evangelicals may reject authority of liberal bishops in Church of England

  David Baker | Fri 20 Jan 2023 9:12 GMT

  Evangelical ministers in the Church of England are being urged to indicate their willingness to repudiate their obedience to any bishop who departs from established orthodoxy on issues of sexual morality – and to seek alternative episcopal oversight.

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  Evangelicals lament Church of England's plans to introduce blessings for same-sex couples

  Staff writer | Wed 18 Jan 2023 11:07 GMT

  Evangelicals have come out in strong opposition to today's announcement by the Church of England outlining plans to introduce blessings for same-sex couples.

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  Church of England pledges £100m in funding to address slavery injustices

  Staff writer | Tue 17 Jan 2023 17:21 GMT

  The Church of England has created a £100m fund after a report confirmed its investment arm's historic links to transatlantic slavery.

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  Evangelicals praying as bishops meet for Living in Love and Faith discussions

  Staff writer | Tue 17 Jan 2023 16:42 GMT

  Bishops have met for the last time before next month's General Synod to discuss Living in Love and Faith (LLF) and a way forward for the Church of England.

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  Catholic Church in Scotland faces 'crisis of closures' if members spend more on Netflix than tithes

  Ian M Giatti | Mon 9 Jan 2023 5:08 GMT

  Catholics in Scotland would much rather spend their extra cash on streaming and football matches than support their local parishes, which could ultimately lead to their demise, according to a new report.

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  Pope Benedict laid to rest

  Staff writer | Thu 5 Jan 2023 15:36 GMT

  Some 50,000 mourners gathered in the square to say farewell to Pope Benedict who died on New Year's Eve aged 95.

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  Tens of thousands to see former pope lying in state

  Staff writer | Mon 2 Jan 2023 6:46 GMT

  The lying in state of former Pope Benedict XVI opens today at the Vatican.