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Approval of women bishops clears its latest hurdle LEGISLATION to bring in women bishops passed its first hurdle in General Synod when it was carried by a majority of about two-thirds during a debate on... Subscriber only	Clergy to be barred from BNP THE GENERAL SYNOD on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to ask for a ban to stop clergy and church staff members joining the British National Party. Subscriber only	Head quits after dispute over Muslim assemblies THE head teacher of Meersbrook Bank community primary school, Sheffield, who has resigned “for personal reasons” Subscriber only

Tax system in UK unfair to married couples, says report THE tax system in the UK discriminates against married couples and undermines family life Subscriber only	Australia still in shock after ‘Black Saturday’ AUSTRALIA is still reeling in the aftermath of last weekend’s bush fires in Victoria. Subscriber only	Israel elections bode ill for peace ONLY TWO certain conclusions could be drawn in the immediate aftermath of the general election in Israel this week Subscriber only

Philippines mining ‘brings misery’ A new REPORT has accused British and United States mining companies of wilfully destroying indigenous peoples’ homelands and causing environmental pollution... Subscriber only	Bishops are denied entry ANGLICAN and Lutheran Church leaders protested to the Israeli government last week after their respective Bishops in Jerusalem were denied entry to the... Subscriber only	Churches burnt in bush fires AT LEAST two Anglican churches have been destroyed in the devastating bush fires that swept Victoria last weekend. Subscriber only

Caterpillar funds go THE CHURCH of England has confirmed it has withdrawn its investment in Caterpillar. Subscriber only	Chorus of anger over water charges THE General Synod broke into a protest song on Wednesday afternoon to spur the Government into action over water-drainage charges. Subscriber only	Home news in brief Holocaust-denier removed from seminary, Marriage course blesses rings, Priest to be deposed after prison sentence, Corrections Subscriber only

Praying nurse is reinstated A community nurse, Caroline Petrie, who was suspended after offering to pray for an elderly patient Subscriber only	Primates go to mediation over new US Church THE PRIMATES have laid down the terms under which the parallel jurisdiction of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) is to be considered by the... Subscriber only	Servants’ service Image of the centenary festival service for the local Chapter of the Guild of the Servants of the Sanctuary Subscriber only

Praise from Blears for faith groups THE Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Hazel Blears, has praised the work of faith groups in providing services for the community... Subscriber only	Church Army votes to explore becoming a religious order THE CHURCH ARMY plans to change its name and become a religious order Subscriber only

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