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Vatican calls for renewed evangelization with the publication of Venite ad me as inherited Christianity falters

The Vatican’s doctrinal office has called for a reordering of pastoral ministry around the proclamation of Jesus Christ, warning that churches can no longer assume baptism, childhood instruction and family tradition will produce believing adults. Published on 22 October, Venite ad me: Considerations on the...
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Perth Anglicans vote in favour of a conversion therapy ban

A motion in support of a conversion ban bill for WA was passed by the Perth Anglican Synod on the weekend. The motion:• Affirms that all people are created in the image of God and that LGBTQIA+ people in our community belong in the Body...
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Welby takes a u-turn on LLF reports Colin Coward

Yesterday and today another round of meetings (sorry, engagement opportunity) at the Lambeth Palace...
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The Archbishop of Canterbury meets thirty four representatives of progressive organisations

On Friday afternoon, forty one people gathered forming a huge rectangle in the room...
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A brief evolutionary context for today’s global and Christian crises

On Wednesday afternoon, 6th September 2023, five members of the Church of England met...
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Bishop of Southwark outed over gay priest being defrocked

The i newspaper has published an article about the outcome of the CDM pursued...
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Love, honesty, openness, courage and integrity please, bishops

The latest issue of Private Eye carries an article about bishops in the...
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Eight Progressive CofE Groups to meet Next Steps Group Bishops

On Friday 30 September two meetings are being held at Lambeth Palace Library. A...
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Honest to God and the Salvation Theology of LLF

This is the opening section of a chapter from the book I’ve nearly completed....
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Call to pro-gay bishops to express public support for full LGBTIQ+ equality in the Church of England.

An inclusive pro-LGBTIQ+ group including gay and straight members has written to thirty four...
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Living in Love and Faith: it’s long, complex, and fails LGBTI Anglicans

I have been anticipating the publication of the Living in Love and Faith document...
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Being who I am. An essay on human sexuality and the Church of England

The question I heard the Church asking long ago in my youth and that...

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Vatican calls for renewed evangelization with the publication of Venite ad me as inherited Christianity falters

The Vatican’s doctrinal office has called for a reordering of pastoral ministry around the...
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Perth Anglicans vote in favour of a conversion therapy ban

A motion in support of a conversion ban bill for WA was passed by...
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A message to The Episcopal Church from Executive Council: October 2026

Following its meeting Oct. 19 in New York City, The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council...
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Church of Nigeria Calls for Calm, Respect for Due Process in Awka Diocese Matter

ABUJA, October 20, 2026 — The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has called on...