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Sunderland vicar defends calling God 'she' during gender neutral Synod debate

Chantal Noppen from Sunderland told the church's parliament during a proposal for the clergy to bless same-sex couples.

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Church of England to explore gender-neutral terms for God – women clergy's suggestions for replacing 'Our Father'

The Church of England has announced it will explore alternative words to describe God, after some clergy asked to use more inclusive language in services.

The Conversation

Church of England OKs blessings for same-sex couples, but it still won't marry them

Same-sex couples still can't marry in the church, but clergy can now choose to confer blessings on a civil marriage or partnership. The decision came after a vigorous debate.

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Same-sex blessings a ‘moment of hope’ for Church but divisions still ‘run deep’

The Bishop of London said he recognised the change ‘does not go nearly far enough for many but too far for others’.

The Independent UK

Church of England makes decision on same-sex blessings after two-day debate

The position on gay marriage will not change and same-sex couples will still be unable to marry in church

Wales Online

Church of England explores gender neutral God

The Church of England will look into the use of gender neutral terms to refer to God in prayers, but the centuries-old institution said on Wednesday there were no plans to abolish current services.

Reuters

Church of England to discuss same-sex marriage

Same-sex marriage has been legal for 10 years in England and Wales, but the state church does not allow its ministers to marry same-sex couples

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Ed Balls forced to issue apology on ITV Good Morning Britain after 'bad' mistake before he's cut off

The former MP was back fronting the ITV news programme after a few days absence

Manchester Evening News

Protesters call for gay marriage rights as Church of England Synod meets

Proposals of blessings for same-sex couples have been welcomed by some as progress, while others said they do not go far enough.

The Independent UK

Church of England considering gender-neutral God

This spring, the Church will consider whether the pronoun 'He' can be changed

Wales Online

Good Morning Britain goes to ad break after Ed Balls 'makes things political'

Susanna Reid did not seem impressed with her Good Morning Britain co-host's comments

Liverpool Echo

Church of England considering whether God could become gender-neutral

A new project on gendered language is set to begin this spring

Manchester Evening News

Church of England to consider use of gender neutral terms for God

Any potential alterations would mark a departure from traditional Jewish and Christian teachings dating back millennia

Evening Standard

Afternoon Update: Australians missing after earthquake; church might drop ‘he’ for God; and polluting hybrids

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The Independent UK

Church of England considering gender-neutral alternatives for God

A new joint project on gendered language will begin this spring, said Rt Rev Dr Michael Ipgrave, Bishop of Lichfield

The Independent UK

Church of England considering alternatives to calling God ‘he’

Any potential alterations would mark a departure from traditional Jewish and Christian teachings dating back millennia.

Daily Mirror

Priests could stop using male pronouns 'He' and 'Him' when referring to God

A project based on 'gendered language' in the Church is set to be launched and debated this spring, with the possibility it could include suggestions on the use of 'He' and 'Him' in reference to God.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli Lien on Church-Owned Hotel Sparks Crisis with Vatican

The Western Jerusalem municipality demanded that a Vatican-owned hotel, the Notre Dame of Jerusalem Center, pay overdue city property taxes worth $5 million, and when it didn’t, it placed a lien on the institution’s bank accounts until it settles the payment. Religious institutions in Israel are exempt from paying property…

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Pope says Church conservatives exploited death of ex-pope Benedict

Pope Francis has said some in the conservative wing of the Roman Catholic Church had exploited the death of the former pope, Benedict, in an unethical way for their own gains.

Newcastle Herald

Cardinal Pell's funeral was a fresh affront to church abuse victims

Over two and a half hours, the full panoply of ritualistic church grandeur was deployed. There was no sign of chastened restraint, only defiance.

France 24

Pope Francis and Africa: After DR Congo, high-stakes visit to South Sudan

In Kinshasa on Wednesday, the pope called for mutual forgiveness as he met with survivors of the brutal three-decade old war in eastern DR Congo. It was just one of the highlights of a three-day visit that comes at a crucial juncture for the nation that is home to Africa's…

Newcastle Herald

Why Cardinal George Pell's funeral carries sting for Hunter abuse survivors

"A lot of people are not going to handle it well. It's going to be extremely traumatic."

The New Daily

George Pell: Cardinal remembered as ‘saint for our times’

Forme PM Tony Abbott has remembered Cardinal George Pell as a "great hero" who had been "wronged in life" and endured a "modern crucifixion".

The New Daily

‘Pell go to hell’: Tense scenes at George Pell funeral service

Mourners are arriving at Sydney's St Mary's Cathedral for Cardinal George Pell's funeral mass, as police stand by and protesters prepare to rally nearby.

WEKU

Pope Francis is in Democratic Republic of Congo, its first papal visit since 1985

His trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan will highlight the long-running conflicts in both countries and the rising importance of Africa to the future of the Catholic Church.

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