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Church of England says yes to women bishops

Clergy and laity of the Church of England's General Synod made history today after voting to allow the ordination of women as bishops

14 July 2014

Assisted dying: Church of England seeks inquiry

The Church of England (CofE) has called for an inquiry into assisted dying.

12 July 2014

CMS creates new order for lay pioneer ministry

CMS celebrates a new way to officially recognise lay workers who are pioneers within the ministerial structures of the Church of England.

11 July 2014

Iraq's minorities under fire

 “The sound of the shelling was terrifying" - Janda, one of an estimated 10,000 Christians who fled the Nineveh Plainto Erbil to escape ISIS militants

11 July 2014

England: Church Commissioners confirm Wonga exit

Church Commissioners for England announce their indirect exposure to payday lender Wonga has been removed and that no profit has been made from the investment. 

11 July 2014

Bishop Whalon calls for regular prayer for Middle East troubles

Bishop Whalon: "People of faith should pray and appeal to their governments to prevent what could become World War III."

10 July 2014

The Scottish Episcopal Institute Appointment

he Rev Canon Dr Anne Tomlinson has been appointed as the new Principal of the Scottish Episcopal Institute

10 July 2014

22 Cathedrals benefit from First World War Centenary Cathedral Repairs Fund

Church of England welcomes announcement of first phase of grants

10 July 2014

England: Archbishop Welby commissions new Bishop to the Forces

Archbishop Justin Welby today commissioned and licensed Bishop Nigel Stock as the new Bishop to HM Forces and Bishop for the Falkland Islands.

09 July 2014

Britain's oldest tree' is discovered in a Welsh churchyard

A tiny village is believed to be home to Britain’s oldest tree - a yew that first took took root more than 5,000 years ago.

09 July 2014