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Women vote now rests substantially with the Bishops THE General Synod has asked the House of Bishops not to amend the draft women-bishops Measure “substantially”, after a three-hour debate. Subscriber only	Synod condemns ‘outrageous’ attack on the sanctity of life The Archbishop of Canterbury told the General Synod that to seek a change in society’s default position on the sanctity of life “would be a disaster”... Subscriber only	Westminster embrace for URC Members of the United Reformed Church and the Church of England joined together in a service in Westminster Abbey to lay to rest the bitterness of 1662. ... Subscriber only

Sculpture proposal rejected A NEW sculpture commissioned for Chichester Cathedral has been turned down by the planning authority for English cathedrals. Subscriber only	Dr Williams issues warning on Nigeria NIGERIA is “at risk of disintegration” after the recent attacks on Christians, the Archbishop of Canterbury said this week. Subscriber only	Lamb chopped as bishops turn veggie AT LEAST four bishops are to give up meat for Lent in order to draw attention to global problems caused by its over-consumption. Subscriber only

Food crisis worses in West Africa THOUSANDS of people along the border between Niger and Burkina Faso in West Africa are being forced to leave their homes as the food crisis worsens. ... Subscriber only	Photograph: “Ran for their lives”: Image from Kordofan state, Sudan Subscriber only	Moyer turned down by US Ordinariate THE Revd David Moyer, who had been nominated to serve as a Bishop of the Anglican Church in America Subscriber only

Petition opposes ‘shortsighted’ merger AN ONLINE petition that opposes plans to merge two staff posts on the Church of England’s Board of Education gathered more than 1000 signatures. Subscriber only	Protesters ask St Paul’s for clarity APPEALS were made to the Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral this week to state its opposition to the forcible eviction of the protesters outside. Subscriber only	New for Easter: a white cross and a marker pen CHURCHES across the UK, and even abroad, are expressing an interest in a scheme to erect white crosses for Easter. Subscriber only

Field: EDM on women THE Labour MP Frank Field has tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM) urging the House of Bishops to approve the draft legislation on women bishops Subscriber only	Father and Son together aren’t glorified, Bible critics argue THREE organisations involved in Bible translation have defended themselves against charges of downgrading Jesus. Subscriber only	High prices prompt fears of starvation RISING food and fuel prices, and a drop in foreign-currency reserves, are making it harder for Egyptians to buy food Subscriber only

Photograph: Severe Image from Romania Subscriber only	Muslims join Christians in call for peace CHRISTIAN and Muslim representatives from across the Middle East have expressed their hope that the Arab Spring will create new societies in which people... Subscriber only	Photo: Three-score-years The Queen admires tributes from children, on Monday, the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Subscriber only

Wedding fees rise 40% THE cost of fees for church weddings are set to rise by 40 per cent next year, after the General Synod approved amendments to the current charges. Subscriber only	Civil partnerships look like marriage to me, says Holtam THE Bishop of Salisbury has spoken out in favour of allowing homosexual people to marry, adding his support to the Government’s plans to change the law... Subscriber only	Inspectors rate Westcott’s ‘significant contribution’ Inspectors have expressed “overall confidence” in Westcott House theological college, saying that it makes a “significant contribution . . . to theological... Subscriber only

Photograph: Unleaded Stained glass Subscriber only	Getting Messy can unite Churches, report suggests Messy Church is breaking down barriers between churches of different denominations across the country Subscriber only	News in brief Two new suffragans chosen for Southwark; ASA upholds complaint over healing group; Rugby man passed to Rochester; Freemasons support cathedral scheme... Subscriber only

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