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  Pope Francis approves baptism for transgender people

  Duncan Williams | Fri 10 Nov 2023 12:25 GMT

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

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  Dozens of bishops back same-sex marriages for priests

  Staff writer | Fri 3 Nov 2023 11:01 GMT

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

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  Vineyard leaders resign amid disagreements over Alan Scott review

  Staff writer | Tue 31 Oct 2023 11:34 GMT

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

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

  Claire Giangravé | Mon 30 Oct 2023 11:44 GMT

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

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  Cathedrals bring people together for peace in the Middle East

  Rebecca Marlow | Thu 26 Oct 2023 10:38 BST

  Cathedrals are creating spaces for people to come and pray for peace in the Middle East.

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  Archbishop joins faith leaders in condemning rise in antisemitic incidents amid Israel-Hamas war

  Staff writer | Tue 17 Oct 2023 12:11 BST

  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.

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  New chapter for historic church with ties to Mary Queen of Scots and King James I

  Raymond Powell | Sat 14 Oct 2023 8:40 BST

  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.

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  Orthodox ordinands plead with bishops to prevent fracture of the Church

  Susie Leafe | Sat 14 Oct 2023 8:24 BST

  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.

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  Orthodox Anglicans grieved over 'disastrous decision' to commend same-sex blessings

  Staff writer | Thu 12 Oct 2023 16:02 BST

  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.

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  Bishops break ranks over blessings for same-sex couples

  Staff writer | Thu 12 Oct 2023 14:53 BST

  Eleven Church of England bishops are refusing to back plans to introduce blessings for same-sex couples.

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  Bishops agree to commend prayers for same-sex couples

  Staff writer | Wed 11 Oct 2023 7:26 BST

  The Church of England's House of Bishops has agreed to commend Prayers of Love and Faith for same-sex couples.

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  Pope expresses openness to same-sex blessings

  Staff writer | Tue 3 Oct 2023 21:02 BST

  Pope Francis has expressed an openness towards the possibility of blessing same-sex partnerships in response to questions from five cardinals.