Europe

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  Former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey resigns as priest; investigation into handling of sex abusing priest a deciding factor

  By Chris Eyte Europe 5 days ago

  The 103rd former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord George Carey of Clifton, has resigned as a priest following allegations by the BBC that he allowed a sex abusing priest to return to ministry many years ago. The news follows only a day after Christian Daily International reported on calls for the current Archbishop of York, Most Rev. Stephen Cottrell, second highest official in the Anglican Communion, to resign over allegations of mishandling in the same matter —Cottrell refused to do so, at the t

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  Take advantage of Advent as a time to reconnect with awe

  By Barbara Mearns Europe

  6 days ago

  When were you last captivated by wonder? The experience of awe is an uplifting one, available to all who take the time to notice the awesomeness around us. This advent, open your imagination to look for awe in the Christmas narrative and marvel at the Creator's works around us.

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  Media reports on handling of sex abuse priest lead to calls for Archbishop of York Most Rev. Stephen Cottrell to resign

  By Chris Eyte Europe

  6 days ago

  The Archbishop of York, Most Rev. Stephen Cottrell, second highest ranking leader in the Anglican Communion, is facing calls to resign over his supervision of sex assault allegations involving a priest known for his charismatic preaching. The new debacle has emerged just weeks after Cottrell’s boss, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Most Rev. Justin Welby, resigned over his handling of a serial sex offender, the late John Smyth, in an unrelated case. 

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  UK Government confirms evidence-based 'indefinite ban' on puberty blockers for children and young people: 'unacceptable safety risk'

  By Chris Eyte Europe

  8 days ago

  The U.K. Health Secretary has made existing emergency measures banning puberty-suppressing hormones (blockers) “indefinite” for children aged under 18, following the official advice of medical experts. A press release from the Department of Health and Social Care published yesterday (Dec. 11) confirmed that both the sale and supply of the puberty blockers via private prescriptions to treat gender dysphoria and/or gender incongruence for youngsters not already taking them is no longer allowed.