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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).

Mike Pilavachi safeguarding concerns are 'substantiated'

Staff writer | Thu 7 Sep 2023 8:34 BST

The investigation concluded that Pilavachi engaged in "coercive and controlling behaviour".
Church of England called to be faithful after Times survey

Raymond Powell | Sat 2 Sep 2023 10:52 BST

Church of England clergy who have "lost confidence" in the Bible and biblical ethics should resign or be removed, the head of Christian Concern has said.
In Mongolia, Pope Francis will bring his vision for the church to 'small flock'

Claire Giangravé | Fri 1 Sep 2023 11:13 BST

Francis will be the first pontiff to visit Mongolia, a country nestled between Russia and China.
Majority of Church of England priests support same-sex weddings

Staff writer | Thu 31 Aug 2023 9:01 BST

A survey of Church of England clergy by The Times newspaper has found widespread support for a change in rules to allow priests to conduct same-sex weddings.
Evangelicals in the Church of England need good leaders

Julian Mann | Thu 24 Aug 2023 14:37 BST

After various leadership resignations, evangelicals in the Church of England, conservative and charismatic, have cause for sober reflection as their churches gear up for the autumn term.
The New Testament Church of God: 70 years of sharing the Gospel

Anita Laryea | Thu 24 Aug 2023 8:49 BST

Christian Today speaks with Bishop Claion Grandison, National Overseer of the New Testament Church of God, as it celebrates its 70th anniversary.
Conservative cardinal predicts Synod on Synodality could lead to schism

Claire Giangravé | Wed 23 Aug 2023 9:52 BST

Cardinal Raymond Burke is considered a leading voice among Catholic conservatives and papal critics.
Living in Love and Faith discussions to continue ahead of next General Synod

Staff writer | Tue 8 Aug 2023 8:35 BST

A group drawing from different traditions across the Church of England is to meet ahead of the General Synod in November to discuss next steps in the Living in Love and Faith process.
Free Church takes concerns about contentious issues to Scottish government

David Goodwin | Tue 8 Aug 2023 7:26 BST

One of the Free Church's most pressing concerns is a proposed ban on 'conversion practices'.
Former tax office converted into popular community church and outreach cafe

Duncan Williams | Sun 6 Aug 2023 9:44 BST

"As the church's congregation flourished, the message of transformation and rebirth through Jesus Christ spread throughout the community. It has been an amazing thing to witness."
Chichester Cathedral centre renamed George Bell House

Staff writer | Wed 2 Aug 2023 11:45 BST

Bishop Bell's name was removed from the building in 2016, a year after sexual abuse allegations against him were made public.
Archbishop of York says Lord's Prayer comments were 'misunderstood'

Anugrah Kumar | Tue 1 Aug 2023 8:56 BST

The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell has issued a clarifying statement on his previous comments regarding the use of the phrase "Our Father" in the Lord's Prayer, insisting Christians should continue with its use while also being "sensitive" to individuals who have been victims of abuse perpetrated by men.