Church Of England

Church of England appoints first woman bishop amid debate

Article bogdan TagDiv - 17 Dec 2014

Even though the Church of England has been deeply divided on the issue of women bishops, the Church has appointed Libby Lane as its first.

Out-of-touch Church of England in for gloomy future

Analysis bogdan TagDiv - 26 Dec 2013

The archbishop of Canterbury must acknowledge that disestablishment has already happened, and look to a future that deals with reality.

Church of England may finally allow women bishops

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Nov 2013

The Church of England's national assembly has given strong backing to the principle of allowing women bishops.

Anglicans in crisis talks after vote rejects women bishops

Article Sapa Afp - 21 Nov 2012

The Church of England held an emergency session after a vote against the appointment of women bishops exposed divisions in the Anglican communion.

Archbishop panel member believes gay people can ‘change’

Article Staff Reporter - 10 Apr 2012

A leading member of the Church of England who believes gay people can be counselled to suppress their sexuality is helping select the next archbishop.

Clerical celibacy not so gay

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Jan 2012

Compulsory clerical celibacy rubbished by Christians outside the Catholic church.

Church of England closed to same-sex weddings

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Dec 2011

The Church of England will not allow same-sex civil partnership ceremonies on its premises without the express permission of its general assembly.

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