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King and Queen to receive Honours of Scotland

Rebecca Marlow Wed 5 Jul 2023 9:47 BST

King Charles and Queen Camilla are to be presented with the Honours of Scotland - the formal name for the Scottish Crown Jewels - at a service in Edinburgh today.

Church of England proposal seeks to rent out poorly attended churches, wait for "future growth'

Anugrah Kumar | Mon 3 Jul 2023 11:54 BST

To combat dwindling congregations and a significant drop in regular worship attendance, the Church of England has proposed a plan to rent out underused parish churches instead of selling them, giving them time to "lie fallow" with the potential for future reopening.
Political mobilisation within the black Church: a work in progress

Anita Laryea | Sat 1 Jul 2023 12:32 BST

Christian Today spoke with Rev Ade Omooba, Chair of the National Church Leaders Forum, to hear his thoughts on the political engagement of black churches and the impact a new manifesto is having.
World Council of Churches celebrates 75th anniversary

Rebecca Marlow | Mon 26 Jun 2023 11:13 BST

The World Council of Churches held an ecumenical celebration in Geneva over the weekend to mark its 75th anniversary.
Abuse experts look to coming synod to promote accountability on abuse

Claire Giangravé | Sat 24 Jun 2023 8:33 BST

Pope Francis' project to reform power structures in the church might have a strong impact in addressing the clerical sexual abuse crisis.
Windrush anniversary coincides with calls for slavery reparations

Staff writer | Thu 22 Jun 2023 12:11 BST

As the UK marks the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Windrush generation, a delegation of Christians from Jamaica is visiting the country to meet fellow church leaders about financial restitution for the harm caused to black communities by slavery.
UK evangelicals distance themselves from Ugandan support for anti-homosexuality law

Staff writer | Thu 15 Jun 2023 15:29 BST

The CEEC's statement was published this week in response to the Anglican Church of Uganda's support for strict new laws making some homosexual activity punishable by death.
Tell the good news in the Church too, Welby tells journalists

Peter Crumpler | Wed 14 Jun 2023 9:29 BST

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has praised the media for its 'challenge and scrutiny' and for the role it plays in a democratic society, while reminding journalists that "for all its faults", the Church is full of good news stories.
Vatican court sentences eco-activists to prison for damaging art

Claire Giangravé | Tue 13 Jun 2023 11:10 BST

The three activists raised awareness of climate change by damaging artwork in the Vatican Museums last summer.
Pope Francis remains in hospital

Stephanie Velez | Mon 12 Jun 2023 9:21 BST

Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from hernia surgery in hospital.
Welby urges Church of Uganda to reconsider support for anti-LGBTQ law

Staff writer | Fri 9 Jun 2023 11:48 BST

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has written to the head of the Anglican Church of Uganda asking him to reject a new law making "aggravated homosexuality" punishable by death.
Pope Francis undergoes hernia surgery, will stay at hospital several days

Claire Giangravé | Thu 8 Jun 2023 12:40 BST

The decision to operate was made after Pope Francis went to the hospital Tuesday for a routine checkup.
Yorkshire cathedrals to welcome cyclists on 'pedal pilgrimage'

Anita Laryea | Fri 2 Jun 2023 6:20 BST

Keen cyclist Shaun Cutler spearheaded the initiative to aid people out of lockdown and support physical and mental wellbeing.