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Archbishop of York speaks on the Assisted Dying Bill

"My Lords, this present Bill is not about relieving pain or suffering...[but rather] the ancient Stoic philosophy that ending one’s life in circumstances of distress is an assertion of human freedom." -Abp Sentamu"

18 July 2014

Emergency appeal made for Gaza hospital

The Diocese of Jerusalem and other Anglican agnecies, have launched an urgent appeal for the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza as they help those affected by the recent conflict.

18 July 2014

New Congregation Inaugurated at Maastricht

A new congregation in the Diocese of Europe was ‘launched’ in the Netherlands, on 22 June 2014

16 July 2014

"It's the toughest job since St Paul's" - incoming Bishop in Europe

The incoming Bishop of Gibraltar in Europe has a diocese stretching from Iceland to Mongolia.

16 July 2014

New arrangements for housing retired clergy announced

The Church of England Pensions Board has today published the outcome of its review of rental housing for retired clergy

15 July 2014

Church of England says yes to women bishops

Clergy and laity of the Church of England's General Synod made history today after voting to allow the ordination of women as bishops

14 July 2014

Assisted dying: Church of England seeks inquiry

The Church of England (CofE) has called for an inquiry into assisted dying.

12 July 2014

CMS creates new order for lay pioneer ministry

CMS celebrates a new way to officially recognise lay workers who are pioneers within the ministerial structures of the Church of England.

11 July 2014

Iraq's minorities under fire

 “The sound of the shelling was terrifying" - Janda, one of an estimated 10,000 Christians who fled the Nineveh Plainto Erbil to escape ISIS militants

11 July 2014

England: Church Commissioners confirm Wonga exit

Church Commissioners for England announce their indirect exposure to payday lender Wonga has been removed and that no profit has been made from the investment. 

11 July 2014