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Church-backed bid could lead to ethical bank

The Church of England is backing a bid for hundreds of branches being offloaded by Royal Bank of Scotland, raising the prospect of a new, ethical bank on the high street.

28 June 2013

African communities no longer want to "beg the West" for aid

The Us Annual Conference hears that God has given Africa the skills and resources that it needs  

27 June 2013

Abp Welby: "Shared humanity the way to peace"

Peace cannot be found without recognising each other’s humanity, Abp Welby said in Jerusalem

27 June 2013

Chaplaincy posts cut in 40% of English hospitals

Chaplain: "Hospitals failing patients if they don't provide for their faith"

27 June 2013

Abp Welby meets Jordanian foreign minister

The Archbishop of Canterbury met with the Jordanian foreign minister His Excellency Nasser Judeh in Amman today

26 June 2013

Bishop applauds 'Sudan 40' success

The Bishop of Salisbury has called the ‘Sudan 40’ celebrations in Wiltshire and Dorset “a great success”.

26 June 2013

Church of Ireland opposes abortion, acknowledges 'exceptional cases'

Church of Ireland says abortion should only be allowed in exceptional cases, such as substantial risk to mother's life. 

25 June 2013

Abp Welby: "Christians, Muslims who strive for peace not forgotten"

The Archbishop of Canterbury has assured Christians and Muslims in Egypt that all who strive for peace and reconciliation in the region “are not forgotten”.

25 June 2013

Anglicans on international co-ordinating bodies announced

The Secretary General today announced the names of Anglican members who have agreed to serve on one of two international co-ordinating bodies.

25 June 2013

Coronation choristers celebrated at cathedral

60 years on, Coronation choristers are thanked and celebrated at Evensong and reception.

24 June 2013