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Independent Inquiry Concludes Investigations

The Independent Inquiry chaired by Her Honour Judge Sally Cahill QC into the Church’s handling of reports of alleged sexual abuse by the late Robert Waddington, formerly Dean of Manchester, has now concluded its investigations.

25 July 2014

Bishop Mouneer: World not doing enough for Iraqis

[Updated] "The suffering, persecution and displacement of Iraqi Christians, especially in the Mosul area, is a disgrace to the international community"

25 July 2014

Wales hosts international Girls' conference

Wales will host the international conference of a Christian society which promotes the welfare of girls and young women this weekend.

24 July 2014

Women bishops: Abp Welby's speech to Ecclesiastical Committee

Archbishop Justin Welby has outlined how General Synod came to approve legislation allowing women to become bishops in the Church of England. 

23 July 2014

Christian Aid welcomes government ambition to tackle fgm and child marriage

Long-term solutions to end female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage are essential to ensure progress towards ending harmful practices, says Christian Aid.

23 July 2014

Service underlines unity within the church

Opponents of women bishops and supporters of the idea have shown that they can work together at a groundbreaking service held in the Durham Diocese.

21 July 2014

Llaman a la oracion tras la tragedia del vuelo MH17

Capellán de la Iglesia de Cristo en Amsterdam, ha pedido oraciones al pueblo de la Diócesis de Europa, tras la desgracia del vuelo MH 17 de Malaysia Airlines

18 July 2014

MH17 crash: Netherlands churches ask for prayers

“Protestant, Anglican, Old Catholic and Roman Catholic ministers are meeting with grief stricken family members at Schiphol Airport" - Chaplain of Christ Church, Amsterdam

18 July 2014

Archbishop of York speaks on the Assisted Dying Bill

"My Lords, this present Bill is not about relieving pain or suffering...[but rather] the ancient Stoic philosophy that ending one’s life in circumstances of distress is an assertion of human freedom." -Abp Sentamu"

18 July 2014

Emergency appeal made for Gaza hospital

The Diocese of Jerusalem and other Anglican agnecies, have launched an urgent appeal for the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza as they help those affected by the recent conflict.

18 July 2014