Church
Pioneering Bishop of Bristol retires
Vivienne Faull represents the first generation of ordained women in the Church of England
Who cares about integration?
Churches are doing lots of great work to help asylum seekers integrate into British society - and the government is paying attention, even if the mainstream media isn't.
England’s cathedrals enjoy post-pandemic revival as attendance and engagement grow
New figures from the Church of England show that cathedrals across the country are experiencing steady growth, with worship, music, and civic activities drawing in more people than in previous years.
Church of England 'profoundly concerned' over abuse survivors data breach
The Church of England has said it is "profoundly concerned" after a data breach disclosed the emails of abuse survivors.
Pakistani bishops express 'deep concern and grief' over appointment of lesbian Archbishop of Wales
In an open letter to the head of the Anglican Communion, they said that such decisions were not without consequences.
Church in Wales' new archbishop thinks gay marriage stance will soon change
The new Archbishop of Wales thinks the Church in Wales will conduct gay marriages “in the not too distant future”.
From atheism to awakening: Gen Z turns back to God
A new poll suggests that Britain may well be in the midst of a spiritual shift, with belief in God among young adults more than doubling in the past four years.
Christian congregation in England’s film capital seeks new vicar
After more than three years without a resident rector, All Saints is actively seeking a new vicar to take on full-time ministry in one of England’s most distinctive parish settings.
Save the Parish founder praises Church for 'finally' listening
Reverend Walker also said he'd seen signs of the "Quiet Revival".
Prayers and special services mark VJ Day 80th anniversary
It is 80 years today since VJ Day, which marked the end of World War Two after six years of conflict and millions of deaths.
Pope moves general audience indoors due to heatwave
Temperatures in Rome were expected to reach 38C on Wednesday.
UK churches to unite for National Week of Prayer amid growing spiritual awakening
From 6 to 14 September 2025, Christians across the UK will unite in prayer for national and spiritual renewal.
Church of Scotland moderator mourns with congregation of destroyed St Mungo's
Police believe the fire was deliberate.
Sacked school chaplain Bernard Randall says he contemplated suicide
Things got so bad, the former school chaplain considered burning himself alive in protest.
Church leaders lament 'grievous' appointment of openly gay Archbishop of Wales
The Anglican Church of Nigeria is refusing to recognise the election of Cherry Vann as Archbishop of Wales.
Churches launch ecumenical walking trail in Edinburgh
The Church of Scotland, the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St Andrew and Edinburgh have come together to create a walking trail that takes in 10 of the most beautiful churches in Edinburgh.