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The Church of England faces a sharp decline in trust among Anglicans after a spate of scandals. A new poll shows that fewer churchgoers now hold a favorable view of the institution, reflecting mounting dissatisfaction in its ranks.
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the excommunication of Pelagius, the ordination of the first female Anglican priest, and a black missionary leaving for Africa.
An Anglican diocese that broke away from The Episcopal Church over theological differences has reached a settlement with its counterpart over various litigation surrounding their departure, marking the end of nearly a decade of legal battles.
The South Carolina Supreme Court has lowered the number of church properties that a breakaway diocese must return to The Episcopal Church from 14 to eight.
While the Church of England's official policies stand against same-sex relationships, a recent survey has found that a majority of Anglicans now support the practice. In a YouGov survey published late last month, 1,165 respondents identified as Anglican worshippers were asked whether they think “same-sex marriage is right or wrong."
A bishop of The Episcopal Church who was punished for refusing to allow the blessing of same-sex marriages in his diocese has decided to leave the mainline Protestant denomination.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, head of the global Anglican Communion, recently warned Christians against “treating church as politics” and engaging in bad behavior on social media.
