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The bones of St Paul

The Roman Catholic Church's Year of St Paul ended with a flourish on 28 June, as Pope Benedict XVI announced that scientists had authenticated the first-century saint's earthly remains under a church in Rome. Carbon testing of bone fragments in a sarcophagus beneath the Basilica of St Paul's Outside the Walls, along with the presence of incense grains and purple linen laminated with pure gold, "seems to confirm the unanimous and undisputed tradition according to which these are the mortal remains of the Apostle Paul," Benedict said.

 

Bishop of Chch appointed to new ecumenical body

The Bishop of Christchurch, Victoria Matthews, is part of an important new commission to oversee the ecumenical life of the Anglican Communion.

CofE linked to unethical banking

The Royal Bank of Scotland, in which the Church of England has major shares, is facing legal action over its investment in energy projects linked to climate change and human rights violations.

Anglicans 'need to practise forgiveness'

Anglicans need to access their God-given capacity for ‘forgiveness, compassion and reconciliation’, Dr Jenny Te Paa tells mission conference.

TEC plans private talks on sexuality

Eight members of the Episcopal Church's House of Deputies are scheduled meet privately with Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams to address lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues in the church.

Crowning feature planned for Abbey

A large crown is to be erected on the roof of Westminster Abbey – the first major building work for 250 years.

US may introduce 'mission partners'

The Episcopal Church is looking at switching to the term "mission partner" instead of "missionary" to emphasize relationship building and interdependence.

Five UK bishops backing new fellowship

Jimmy Carter sees Mid-East hope

Hunger spirals as G8 stands by

Dr Williams to address global crisis

Rick Warren backs breakaway Anglicans

Inter-faith guidelines launched

Sarkozy speaks out against burka

African PM bows to cathedral protest

New climate report 'a wakeup call'

Lord Eames sees 'struggle for power'

Brown backs off 'theology' of inquiry

Dr Williams calls for Sudan pledge

Jenny Te Paa invited to TEC convention

Scotland elects a new Primus

Priesting highlight of Te Pouhere Sunday

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