The General Synod will convene on July 14 to vote on legislation that would allow for women to be appointed as bishops
Church of England’s Alternative Baptism Liturgy Drops Reference to Devil
The Church of England de-devils its liturgy.
Fifty years later, C.S. Lewis’ legacy shines in US, not his homeland
CANTERBURY, England ( RNS) When he died on Nov. 22, 1963 hardly a soul blinked in Northern Ireland where he … Continued
Archbishop blasts British energy companies for price hikes
CANTERURY, England — Less than three months after he promised to take on payday lenders and create alternative church credit … Continued
Gender-based abortions spark outrage in England
CANTERBURY, England — A group of Christian lawyers plans to sue two medical doctors who have raised a storm of … Continued
In Scotland, nonreligious surpass the Church of Scotland
CANTERBURY, England — For the first time on record, the number of Scots with no religion outstrips those who belong … Continued
Saint G.K. Chesterton? Some delight, others worry about effort to canonize writer
CANTERBURY, England — Christians and Jews are mounting campaigns for and against a path to sainthood for British writer G.K. Chesterton … Continued
England debates full-face veils in courtrooms
CANTERBURY, England — A senior judge, leading members of Parliament and human rights activists are calling for an urgent debate … Continued
Wales admits women bishops, Church of England lags behind
CANTERBURY, England — The decision by the Church in Wales to consecrate women bishops means the Church of England — … Continued
Richard Dawkins under fire for ‘mild pedophilia’ remarks
CANTERBURY, England — Richard Dawkins, one of the world’s best-known and outspoken atheists, has provoked outrage among child protection agencies … Continued
Prince Charles to attend installation of Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis
CANTERBURY, England — Prince Charles will make history on Sunday (Sept. 1) when he attends the installation of Chief Rabbi … Continued
Study: Too much religion can harm economy
CANTERBURY, England — Too much religion can harm a society’s economy by undermining the drive for financial success, according to … Continued
Islamic TV station in England fined for inciting violence
CANTERBURY, England — Britain’s broadcasting watchdog has fined an Islamic TV channel 85,000 pounds ($132,490) for inciting violence after a … Continued
British clergy condemn ‘Go home or face arrest’ campaign
CANTERBURY, England — Two leading clergymen — one Catholic, the other Anglican — condemned a British government billboard and stop-and-search … Continued
Gay couple may sue Church of England to wed in church
CANTERBURY, England — The British government’s promise that no religious organization will be forced to conduct same-sex weddings following the … Continued
Following scandal, Archbishop Justin Welby offers to open up credit unions
CANTERBURY, England ( RNS) Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, said he was embarrassed and irritated following revelations that the Church … Continued
Survey: UK Muslims give more to charity than Jews, Christians
CANTERBURY, England — When it comes to donating to charity, Britain’s small but fast-growing Muslim community comes out ahead of … Continued
British government to investigate discrimination against Jews
CANTERBURY, England — The British government plans to investigate whether other Jews were denied employment benefits after an Orthodox Jew … Continued
Queen approves same-sex marriage bill in England, Wales
CANTERBURY, England — England and Wales became the 16th and 17th countries in the world to recognize gay marriage after … Continued
British government asks church to take over thousands of state schools
CANTERBURY, England — Leading secularists are calling on nonreligious parents to fight a government effort that would allow the Church … Continued