Bishop of Liverpool resigns following allegations of sexual assault
The Bishop of Liverpool has resigned after coming under scrutiny over allegations of sexual assault and harassment.
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Calvin Robinson removed as ACC priest after 'Elon Musk salute'
Calvin Robinson has had his licence to operate as a priest in the Anglican Catholic Church removed after performing an Elon Musk-style salute.
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Bishop of Liverpool asked to 'step aside' by clergy in his diocese after sexual assault claims
The Bishop of Liverpool has been asked to "step aside" by senior clergy in his diocese who say that his position is "currently untenable" after Channel 4 News broadcast allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment earlier this week.
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Bishop of Liverpool denies sexual assault and harassment allegations
The Bishop of Liverpool, Dr John Perumbalath, has denied allegations of sexual assault and harassment broadcast by Channel 4 News on Tuesday night.
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Clifton Kirkpatrick, former head of World Communion of Reformed Churches, dies at 79
Clifton Kirkpatrick, a former stated clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and head of the World Communion of Reformed Churches, has died. He was 79.
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Young people explore vocations through innovative scheme
Over a hundred young people gathered for a day of learning, networking and worship at St Mary's in Marylebone, central London, for an annual conference launching another year of a Church of England initiative described as a 'great hope' for the future.
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Pope Francis appoints a nun to lead Vatican office in historic move
Her new role makes her the first woman to lead a Vatican dicastery.
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Vatican approves document allowing gay men to become priests in Italy
A provisional document published by the Italian Bishops' Conference on Friday and approved by the Vatican cautiously opens the door for the ordination of openly gay men to the priesthood, while maintaining the normal requirement of chastity.
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Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom
Officials said this occasion marks Biden's first time awarding the medal with distinction.
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What can the Church learn from Jimmy Carter?
As the United States mourns former President Jimmy Carter who died last month aged 100, church leaders are being challenged about the ministry they provide to seniors in their congregation and beyond.
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Justin Welby marks last day as Archbishop of Canterbury after resignation over John Smyth scandal
Justin Welby's tenure as Archbishop of Canterbury ends at midnight on Monday two months after his resignation over safeguarding failures in the Church of England.
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Why does the Church of England have two archbishops?
As Justin Welby leaves office, Martyn Whittock explores the early medieval history that explains the authority structure of the Church of England and why it has two archbishops.
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Pope starts new year with call for peace and debt forgiveness
The Pope said that the "existence of humanity as a whole" is threatened.
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