Anglican
Top Anglican calls for lifting seal of confessional in child abuse cases
By Trevor Grundy — October 23, 2014
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) "How can you hear a confession about somebody abusing a child and the matter must be sealed up and you mustn’t talk about it?" asked Archbishop of York John Sentamu.
“Anglican” or “Episcopalian”? The answer depends on the value of tradition
By Tobin Grant — September 4, 2014
Self-identified Anglicans in the U.S. are often as liberal as other Episcopalians. The real difference? Anglicans love tradition.
Tony Palmer, who captured Pope Francis’ bid for Christian unity with a cellphone, dies after motorcycle crash
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — July 22, 2014
(RNS) In the video, Pope Francis referred to Palmer as "my brother, a bishop-brother," saying they had been friends for years. "Let us allow our longing to increase so that it propels us to find each other, embrace each other and to praise Jesus Christ as the only Lord of history," Francis said.
Rowan Williams’ four essentials for being ‘Christian’
By Jonathan Merritt — July 14, 2014
Former head of worldwide Anglican Communion shares what he believes are the four essentials for being a Christian. But he claims to have no agenda for sorting "who's in" and "who's out."
Gene Robinson, first openly gay Episcopal bishop, announces his divorce
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — May 3, 2014
(RNS) Bishop Gene Robinson, whose election rocked the Anglican Communion, has announced his divorce from his longtime partner and husband.
US Supreme Court lets the Episcopal Church keep Falls Church property
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — March 10, 2014
(RNS) The Falls Church, a landmark building in downtown Falls Church, Va., was one of several Episcopal congregations that left the denomination over theological differences, many stemming from the 2003 consecration of an openly gay bishop.
C.S. Lewis, more popular 50 years after his death than he was in life
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — November 21, 2013
(RNS) “Name another author whose books are being sold more now than they were when they were alive,” said HarperOne's Mickey Maudlin. “His vision for the Christian life is seemingly simple while being very complex."
Fifty years later, C.S. Lewis’ legacy shines in US, not his homeland
By Trevor Grundy — October 25, 2013
(RNS) C.S. Lewis may be the most popular Christian writer in history, but his influence is far greater in the U.S. than in his native Ireland. A conference on the 50th anniversary of his death will examine why.
Archbishop of Canterbury baptizes Britain’s future king, Prince George
By Maria Puente — October 23, 2013
(RNS) Baptism is an important religious ritual for British royals: Since the monarch is the head of the Church of England, eventually Prince George will take on that role, so it's critical that he be raised as an Anglican.
First Anglican woman bishop in India says critics have been silent
By Vishal Arora — October 2, 2013
(RNS) A Christian nun elected the first woman bishop of South Asia’s Anglican community said her appointment has so far silenced critics who believe only men can play leadership roles in the church.
Church of England drops opposition to gay marriage bill
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — June 6, 2013
(RNS) Sensing that a move to allow same-sex marriage is all but official, bishops in the Church of England signaled they won't try to derail it, even as they remain deeply uncomfortable with it.
British church attendance stabilizes after years of decline
By Trevor Grundy — May 9, 2013
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) The number of people attending Sunday services at Britain’s Anglican churches is continuing to drop, but church officials say there are signs that the decline is stabilizing.
Is God the missing character in ‘Downton Abbey’?
By David Gibson — February 14, 2013
(RNS) The third season of the megahit television series “Downton Abbey” wraps up on Sunday (Feb. 17), capping another must-see run of ruin and redemption at Lord Grantham’s stately English manor. Yet some are still left puzzling over the absence of what should be a leading player in this colorful cast: God.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Something to celebrate on Religious Freedom Day
By John Ragosta — January 15, 2013
(RNS) Wednesday is Religious Freedom Day. Why celebrate? Because our government does not tell us how to pray, or to whom or for whom. Because our government does not use our tax dollars to propagate religion. By John Ragosta.
Former rector of nation’s largest Episcopal church becomes a Catholic
By Greg Garrison — November 30, 2012
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (RNS) The former rector of the nation's largest Episcopal church has become a Roman Catholic. By Greg Garrison.
