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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.

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  Archbishop of Canterbury meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican

  Staff writer | Mon 2 Oct 2023 14:21 BST

  The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Pope met at the Vatican over the weekend.

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  Charity and Church in Wales at odds over building

  Staff writer | Mon 2 Oct 2023 11:27 BST

  A dispute has arisen between a Christian charity and the Church in Wales over the use of a church building.

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  'Pray for the media,' urges leading CofE bishop

  Peter Crumpler | Thu 28 Sep 2023 12:10 BST

  A senior Church of England bishop has called for Christians to pray for the media and its impact globally, nationally and locally.

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  The Vatican's 'Synod on Synodality' is about to begin - here's what to know

  Claire Giangravé | Thu 28 Sep 2023 9:49 BST

  The unprecedented gathering of 464 Catholic clergy and laypeople, including women, begins Oct. 4 at the Vatican.

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  130 years of girls' empowerment: the history of the Girls' Brigade

  The Girls' Brigade | Tue 26 Sep 2023 6:16 BST

  2023 marks 130 years since Girls' Brigade began. Take a walk through their archives to find out how the organisation has evolved through the years.

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  Vatican brings its message for peace in Ukraine to Beijing

  Claire Giangravé | Mon 18 Sep 2023 9:49 BST

  The meeting with Chinese officials is the latest step in Pope Francis' appeals for peace in Ukraine.

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  New Wine 'deeply troubled' by Mike Pilavachi developments

  Staff writer | Fri 15 Sep 2023 9:23 BST

  New Wine has issued a statement after the Church of England investigation into Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi concluded that safeguarding allegations are "substantiated".

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  Barrister appointed to review Church of England safeguarding board

  Raymond Powell | Mon 11 Sep 2023 14:00 BST

  The Church of England has appointed a leading public law barrister to review its Independent Safeguarding Board (ISB).