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Gay man wins payout over church ‘exorcism’

LGBTQ+ · United Kingdom

Gay man wins payout over church ‘exorcism’

44% Left coverage: 9 sources

Archbishop of Canterbury could scale back global role to avert Anglican schism

Church of England · London

Archbishop of Canterbury could scale back global role to avert Anglican schism

62% Center coverage: 8 sources

Church of England votes to remove outdated document on sexuality from clergy selection

Church of England · London

Church of England votes to remove outdated document on sexuality from clergy selection

50% Left coverage: 6 sources

By Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) -The Church of England’s governing body voted on Tuesday to do away with requiring those who want to become clergy to agree to a 1991 document on sexuality, saying some of the assumptions in the paper now appeared prejudicial and offensive. The document, titled “Issues in Human Sexuality,” described “homosexual practice as especially dishonourable” and called on homosexual Christians to lead a life of abstinence. The…See the Story

Church of England Weighs Proposal to Place St. Thomas More’s Skull in Shrine for Veneration

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LIVERPOOL, England (OSV News) — The Church of England is weighing plans to exhume and enshrine the head of St. Thomas More , the patron saint of statesmen and politicians, in time for the 500th anniversary of his 1535 martyrdom. Years after his beheading, the saint’s head was buried in a vault with the body of his daughter, Margaret Roper, at St. Dunstan’s Anglican Church in the city of Canterbury in the southeast of England. The parochial chur…Pope Leo XIV · Liverpool See the Story

Authority over death belongs to God alone, Church of England leader warns

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Religion news 21 July 2025 - Religion Media Centre

MP warns of ‘dangerous’ ideology replacing Christianity in Britain The Conservative MP Danny Kruger has warned of the ‘chronically precarious’ state of the country, saying Britain has moved away from its Christian roots and is at risk “economically, culturally, socially and morally”. In an adjournment debate in the Commons, on the future of the Church of England, he said the country must own its Christian heritage: “to repudiate Christianity is…Church of England · Gaza Read Article

Angela Tilby: More could be done to support parish ministry

AS THE General Synod gathers for its York meeting, it is worth reflecting on the significant shift in attitudes towards the issues raised by the Save the Parish movement. I have never hidden my sympathies for this network, because of all-too-vivid...Church of England · York Read Article

Leader comment: Paths of wisdom

ANOTHER summer weekend, another meeting of the General Synod. The last time that the Synod gathered, in wintry February, the Church was still reeling from the shock of the Makin report and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury (News, 15 ...Church of England · London Read Article

Bishop provided reference for ‘deranged’ former employee

A trainee priest who embarked on a “Baby Reindeer-style” campaign of stalking and harassment, leaving her victim fearing he would be murdered, was endorsed by a Scottish bishop at the centre of bullying allegations. Venessa Pinto sent dozens of threatening, obscene and sexually explicit messages and images to a fellow church member after he rebuffed her advances. Pinto, 30, falsely accused Jay Hulme of racism and theft, posted his address online…Church of England · Aberdeen Read Article

CDOC explores the theme of truth

The highly anticipated 11th instalment of the Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival opens this Friday July 4 and runs through until this Sunday July 6 at Castlemaine’s historic Theatre Royal. This year’s theme is ‘Truth. You couldn’t make this stuff up’ and will see 10 incredible films showcased across the three-day event, which will take audiences across the world, back in time and into the future. Make sure you get your ticket and settle in fo…Church of England · Atlantic City See the Story

Only turning to God can make CofE relevant

As global conflicts intensify, the Church of England has begun preparing for a “serious” war involving the UK. Proposals before the church’s General Synod in York next month will make it simpler to appoint military chaplains and provide support for parishes to operate as “a church in a time of conflict” through the creation of “reflection and prayer spaces”. No doubt this will provide reassurance to regular churchgoers and troubled members of th…Church of England · Canterbury Read Article

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