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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

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

It’s not Lost, It’s not a Gospel, It’s a very naughty Marketing Campaign

A book that 'reveals' Jesus’ Marriage to Mary Magdalene has been denounced by the Church of England as 'fantastical stuff'.

12 November 2014

New Church of England statistics for 2013

New Church of England statistics for 2013 published today show that an average of one million people attend services each week, down about 1% on the previous year

10 November 2014

Zambia Anglicans remember an ecumenist missionary to England

The Anglican Communion's first Zambian Missionary to England has died aged 74.

10 November 2014

Faith groups come together for conflict prevention consultation

A conference in Coventry examined the role of faith groups and faith-based organisations in conflict prevention and early warning.

10 November 2014

London cemetery pioneering re-use of burial plots

In response to the UK's burial space crisis, a London cemetery is reusing old graves.

10 November 2014

31 cathedrals benefit from First World War Centenary Cathedral Repairs Fund

Culture Secretary Sajid Javid announces £8.3 million in grants for 31 English cathedrals

27 October 2014

Churches will now feature on English Heritage's risk register

A survey of church shows 6% of those listed are physically ‘at risk’, fewer than previously thought

22 October 2014