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Children's Day vigil focuses on anti-smacking campaign

A vigil to mark Universal Children’s Day will focus on the campaign to ban smacking in Wales.

19 November 2014

"We want your thoughts on the next Anglican Communion Secretary General" – ACC Chair

Anglican Communion members are being asked for their thoughts on the ministry priorities and qualities of the next Secretary General.

19 November 2014

Women bishops: Archbishop hails "new way of being the church"

Archbishop Justin says the Church can begin "moving forward together" after General Synod enacts women bishops legislation.

18 November 2014

Archbishop Welby: the Anglican Communion's challenges and the way forward

Archbishop Justin Welby told the Church of England's synod that the Communion is enormously diverse and faces huge challenges, but also has massive potential. 

17 November 2014

Legislation on Women Bishops Becomes Law at General Synod

The General Synod has today enacted the measure enabling women to be ordained as Bishops in the Church of England.

17 November 2014

Bishop of Carlisle appointed to royal role

The Bishop of Carlisle has been appointed to an historic royal role.

 

17 November 2014

Work to help DRC rape victims wins peace prize

The Coventry International Prize for Peace and Reconciliation has been awarded to Thérèse Mema Mapenzi for her work with those who have suffered sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

17 November 2014

Welsh Guards to attend old soldier's funeral after social media appeal

Welsh Guards are to give an old soldier, with no next of kin, a proper send off.

12 November 2014

Henry VIII divorce letter up for auction

A letter from Henry VIII’s first wife Catherine of Aragon begging the Pope to block their divorce is expected to fetch up to £35,000 at auction.

12 November 2014

Savings clubs planned for primary schools

A network of savings clubs in primary schools which could give pupils as young as four years old practical experience of money management is being proposed by the Church of England 

12 November 2014