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Opposing racism is a 'gospel imperative' for the CofE - Archbishop
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, says the Church must oppose racism "in all its forms".
Ordained former Post Office boss steps back from priestly duties after Horizon scandal
The Rev Paula Vennells, former Post Office chief executive, has stepped back from priestly duties after 39 subpostmasters had their fraud convictions overturned.
Ban conversion therapy but don't outlaw prayer, says CofE
The Church of England has urged the Government to find ways to ban conversion therapy without penalising clergy who provide pastoral support to people struggling with their sexuality.
Conversion therapy legislation should not criminalise pastoral duties - Church
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has voiced support for a ban on "coercive approaches" to sexual identity but cautioned that any legislation must protect pastors offering spiritual support for those struggling in this area.
Former Archbishop's aide faces questions over church property sale
The Charity Commission is looking into complaints over the handling of a church property sale and claims that the proceeds have disappeared, The Telegraph reports.
Churches must engage in 'difficult conversation' about racial and ethnic injustice - report
Churches "must confront issues of racial injustice head on" with research, reflection and reparation, says a report by a new ecumenical body established in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests and George Floyd's death.
Welby 'horrified' by use of non-disclosure agreements in racism cases
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he is "totally against" the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
Church of England chastised over 'decades of inaction' on racism
The Church of England is paying the price of 35 years of inaction on racism, with a failure to act now potentially being a "last straw" for many black and minority ethnic people, a major new report warns.
Allegations of racism in Church of England are 'deeply worrying'
Monday night's episode of BBC Panorama disclosed serious allegations of racism in the Church of England.
Churches will be allowed to pray for people with unwanted same-sex attraction, says PM
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has assured churches worried about a ban on conversion therapy that they will still be allowed to pray for people who approach them for help or advice about their sexuality.
How healthy is your church leader â and your church?
When was the last time you heard a church leader preach about sleep? Or about eating well, exercise, coping with stress or living a life rich with relationships?
Nearly 1,000 church leaders sign letter opposing vaccine passports
The letter, to be sent to Boris Johnson and the devolved nations' first ministers, calls the introduction of vaccine passports "one of the most dangerous policy proposals ever to be made in the history of British politics".
Police apologise for halting church service on Good Friday
Police officers visited Christ the King Polish Church in Balham, London, on Sunday to apologise for halting a Good Friday service.
Archbishop pays moving tribute to Prince Philip at intimate remembrance service
A special service was held in remembrance of Prince Philip at Canterbury Cathedral on Sunday.
National count to assess biodiversity in churchyards
Hundreds of churches have signed up to take part in a national count over the summer that will assess the level of nature in Britain's churchyards.
Church leaders pay tribute to 'extraordinary' Prince Philip
Church leaders have paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, who has died aged 99 after 73 faithful years as the Queen's consort.