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  Bishops who deny the Gospel 'should be removed from their positions'

  Staff writer | Thu 28 Jul 2022 10:13 BST

  "These bishops that deny the gospel should be removed from their positions rather than be allowed to use their influence to bully faithful Anglicans out of the space that is rightfully theirs."

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  Archie Battersbee's family look to Supreme Court in son's life support case

  Staff writer | Thu 28 Jul 2022 9:03 BST

  The parents of Archie Battersbee are filing an urgent application to the Supreme Court to hear their case after the Court of Appeal blocked them from taking it to the United Nations.

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  Police should investigate 'real' crimes', not Twitter rows, says Truss

  Staff writer | Wed 27 Jul 2022 11:53 BST

  Liz Truss has vowed to make sure police officers are spending their time investigating "real crimes" and "not Twitter rows and hurt feelings".

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  Nicky Gumbel retires as vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton

  Mark King | Tue 26 Jul 2022 11:24 BST

  Rev Nicky Gumbel and his wife Pippa have officially retired as leaders of Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) Church in London.

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  Archie Battersbee's parents lose appeal against withdrawal of life support

  Staff writer | Mon 25 Jul 2022 14:03 BST

  The parents of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee have lost their appeal against a court ruling that supports ending treatment.

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  Franklin Graham plans return to UK after successful tour

  Mark King | Mon 25 Jul 2022 13:11 BST

  Graham finished his God Loves You UK tour this month at London's Excel Centre.

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  Justin Welby has no plans to retire early

  Mark King | Mon 25 Jul 2022 9:41 BST

  The Archbishop of Canterbury says he plans to stay in post until he reaches the retirement age of 70.

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  Christians welcome free speech guidance for police officers

  Staff writer | Sat 23 Jul 2022 13:11 BST

  "This updated guidance puts in place new safeguards to ensure people are able to engage in lawful debate without police interference."

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  Archie Battersbee's parents challenge ruling to end life support

  Staff writer | Thu 21 Jul 2022 9:21 BST

  The parents of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee are in court again today to challenge a previous ruling stating that his life support should be withdrawn.

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  Christian mayoral candidate sacked over beliefs on marriage launches legal action

  Staff writer | Wed 20 Jul 2022 17:15 BST

  A Christian mayoral candidate is taking legal action against her former employer after being sacked over the public expression of her marriage views in an election manifesto.

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  After scandals, new guidelines align Vatican investments with church teaching

  Claire Giangravé | Wed 20 Jul 2022 16:47 BST

  After financial scandals, Vatican investments will be aimed at creating 'a more just and sustainable world.'

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  Church of England unveils strategy to help its rural churches thrive

  Peter Crumpler | Wed 20 Jul 2022 15:26 BST

  Many provided cool sanctuaries during the recent record-breaking temperatures – but they have the potential to play a much more strategic community role.