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Vatican offers to mediate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine

Claire Giangravé Tue 1 Mar 2022 11:56 GMT

We must avoid every escalation, halt the conflict and negotiate,' said Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

Be mindful of the most vulnerable, says CofE as restrictions lift

Staff writer | Wed 23 Feb 2022 11:33 GMT

Bishop Sarah Mullally said that "there may be good reason" for individuals and local churches to continue taking some measures despite legal restrictions lifting.
Hundreds of Catholic baptisms may be invalidated over incorrect 'formula'

Leonardo Blair | Tue 22 Feb 2022 22:34 GMT

Nearly two years before thousands of Catholics learned earlier this month that their baptisms were invalidated because their priest said the wrong word during baptisms, hundreds of Catholics baptized at the St. Anastasia Roman Catholic Church in Michigan learned their baptisms were also deemed invalid.
Pastor Greg Locke defends deliverance ministry that chased 6 suspected witches from church

Leonardo Blair | Tue 22 Feb 2022 22:24 GMT

Controversial Global Vision Bible Church leader Greg Locke defended the deliverance ministry of his Tennessee congregation
Archbishop plants tree as part of Queen's Green Canopy

Staff writer | Tue 22 Feb 2022 16:17 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury has planted a tree in the grounds of his official residence, Lambeth Palace, as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
What did your church learn during lockdown?

Peter Crumpler | Tue 22 Feb 2022 12:33 GMT

What did we learn in the almost 24 months since the pandemic became part of our everyday lives?
£1.5m funding boost to fund urgent repairs at 31 historic churches

Staff writer | Sat 19 Feb 2022 12:55 GMT

The funding has been awarded to the National Churches Trust by Historic England and will go towards repairs at 31 historic churches.
Church of England seeks to improve its public witness

Staff writer | Thu 17 Feb 2022 10:50 GMT

The Church of England has appointed Bishop Graham Tomlin to oversee its new Centre for Cultural Witness.
Justin Welby has doubts about Covid church closures

Staff writer | Wed 16 Feb 2022 9:25 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury has admitted to having second thoughts about the Church of England's church closure policy during the pandemic.
Christians are facing 'intolerable' levels of persecution

Julian Mann | Fri 11 Feb 2022 9:17 GMT

"That people should be targeted simply because they believe different things and organise their lives accordingly is a monstrous evil," said the Bishop of Truro.
Church of England moves to oppose Nationality and Borders Bill

Julian Mann | Thu 10 Feb 2022 10:43 GMT

The Church of England's General Synod has voted to challenge the government's Nationality and Borders Bill after members claimed it could leave child trafficking victims more "unprotected and at risk".
Pope Benedict makes 'heartfelt request for forgiveness' but denies wrongdoing

Claire Giangravé | Wed 9 Feb 2022 11:25 GMT

Benedict XVI takes confessional tone in response to allegations of abuse cover-up.
Racial inequality in CofE 'has to be addressed', says Lord Boateng

Julian Mann | Wed 9 Feb 2022 11:12 GMT

Former government minister Lord Boateng has slammed the Church of England's General Synod for not being racially diverse enough.