Catherine Pepinster

Catherine Pepinster is the author of “Defenders of the Faith – the British Monarchy, Religion and the Next Coronation,” published by Hodder and Stoughton.

Archbishop of Canterbury Resigned Six Months Ago. We’ll Have a New Pope Before He’s Replaced.

With Archbishop Justin Welby stepping down amid scandal, the Church of England faces mounting tension and delays in naming his successor—just as its influence wanes among younger generations.

After Disastrous Farewell Speech, Archbishop of Canterbury Goes Quiet for Holidays

One victim of abuse said of Welby’s speech, ‘I have never come across anyone so tone-deaf.’

Bible Societies Mount Effort To Revive View of Scripture as Source of Ancient Wisdom

Bible societies are attempting to understand why, in a time when 90% of the world’s population has access to the Christian sacred text, relatively few consider it a foundation of their lives.

Early Christian Scripture and Ancient Codices Draw Collectors’ Eyes to Paris

Amid all the preparations to turn Paris into a venue for the Olympic Games that begin in less than 100 days, one small corner of the French capital is preparing for another modern form of competition based in antiquity: Christie's auction of early Christian texts from North Africa.

In Guatemala, Public Schools Turn to Bible Study To Boost Reading and Resist Gang Culture

Some teachers were reluctant to bring a Bible program into classrooms but have come to accept it.

Church of England To Introduce Same-Sex Blessing, as It Faces ‘Disestablishment’ Bill in Parliament

This Sunday (Dec. 17), the third Sunday in Advent, the Church of England launched its prayers of blessing for same-sex couples.

Church of England Synod Moves Forward With a Test of Prayers for Same-Sex Couples

The vote follows the House of Bishops’ agreement last month to commend ‘Prayers of Love and Faith,’ a collection of prayers and readings for use in existing services. The bishops also approved the prayers as the basis for stand-alone services for gay couples.

Archbishop Welby, Patriarchs of Jerusalem Urge Ceasefire, Condemn Church Bombing

Church leaders in Jerusalem have joined with the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and condemn the bombing of the Orthodox church there.

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