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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.

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Mirror

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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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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.

Reuters

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.

Newcastle Herald

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…

France 24

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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."

Newcastle Herald

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.

The New Daily

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.

WEKU

Pope Francis to spotlight conflicts ‘world has tired of’ on trip to DR Congo, South Sudan

Pope Francis arrived in Kinshasa on Tuesday for a six-day visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan, two fragile African nations where protracted conflicts have displaced millions of civilians, sowing death, hunger and despair.

France 24

'Hands off Africa,' Pope Francis tells rich world

Pope Francis denounced the "poison of greed" driving conflicts in Africa as he began a visit to Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday, saying the rich world had to realise that people were more precious than the minerals in the earth beneath them.

Reuters

Church of Scotland joins Pope Francis on peace pilgrimage to South Sudan

THE Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will visit South Sudan with Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury this week.

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Pope Francis to visit two fragile African nations: DR Congo and South Sudan

Pope Francis starts a trip on Tuesday to two fragile African nations often forgotten by the world, where protracted conflicts have left millions of refugees and displaced people grappling with hunger.

Manchester Evening News

The big dream for the Greater Manchester neighbourhood which only has one shop

Can we make it a bit less grey and a bit more green?

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool Rector wants to see same sex marriage 'as soon as possible'

Liverpool's Parish Church rector said his church wanted to bring "clarity and simplicity" to "complicated" issue

The Independent UK

The AP Interview: Pope warns of elitist German synod process

Pope Francis says there's a risk that what could be a trailblazing reform process in the German church could become “ideological."

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Archbishop of Canterbury getting ‘flak’ from same-sex marriage blessings critics

Justin Welby called the move a ‘huge step’, although some campaigners criticised the Church for maintaining a ban on clergy marrying same-sex couples.

Evening Standard

What is Candlemas, the feast day celebrated by Catholics?

Candlemas is not widely celebrated but it preserves a rich tradition of the Roman Catholic Church.

Daily Mirror

Church of England says no to church gay weddings but will 'bless' same sex couples

The Church of England will bless same-sex couples and issue an apology to LGBTQ+ people but won't allow gay marriage in church, under new proposals on their position on sexuality

Tribune News Service

Church of England bishops refuse to back same-sex marriages

Bishops of the Church of England said Wednesday they will continue to refuse to perform same-sex marriages, reaffirming that “holy matrimony is between one man and one woman for life.”

Newcastle Herald

Shifting sand has too many spots slipping away - it's time to act

This can be done relatively quickly if there is a political will.

The Independent UK

Church criticised for not fully reversing same-sex marriage ban

Equality campaigners and MPs have complained after the Church of England voted to bless gay civil marriages for the first time.

The Independent UK

Bishops welcome Church’s decision on same sex marriage blessings

The Bishop of Oxford, the most senior Anglican bishop to publicly support gay marriage, said the change represented ‘significant steps forward’.

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