Women clergy need not divide Anglicans and Catholics - Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury has told Catholics that the issue of women priests and bishops need not divide. In a provocative speech at the Gregorian University in Rome last night, Dr Rowan..

Australia apologises for abuse of child migrants from Britain

The Australian Prime Minister has apologised to thousands of British children who were sent to Australia where they suffered abuse at the hands of their carers. From the 1930s to 1970s, around..

Greek Orthodox Church opposes EU crucifix ban

The Greek Orthodox Church has come out in opposition to a ban on crucifixes in classrooms in Italy. It wants to see Christians across Europe unite in opposition to the ruling by the European Court..

Bishop fears for future of British democracy

Britain’s freedoms are being eroded as Afghanistan’s are being built up, says the Bishop of Lichfield. In a sermon for Remembrance Sunday in Stoke Minster, the Rt Rev Jonathan Gledhill said..

Church leaders recall faith and courage on Berlin Wall anniversary

Church leaders have paid tribute to the faith and courage of ordinary men and women who helped unify Germany and end the Cold War on the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall today. The..

Catholics 'disappointed' with sex education plans

The Catholic Education Service for England and Wales says it is “disappointed” with the announcement from Schools Secretary Ed Balls that sex education is to be made compulsory for all..