The Latest Breaking News from Justin Welby

Bishops of the Church of England said Wednesday they will continue to refuse to perform same-sex marriages, reaffirming that “holy matrimony is between one man and one woman for life.”

The Church of England will refuse to allow same-sex couples to get married in its churches under proposals set out on Wednesday in which the centuries-old institution said it would stick to its teaching that marriage is between a man and a woman.

The bishops met on Tuesday to finalise recommendations after five years of consultation and debate on the Church’s position on sexuality.

Prince Harry has repeatedly called for reconciliation, saying he wants 'an apology' from his family, but that they have 'shown absolutely no willingness to reconcile'

The Church of England knew it was investing in the transatlantic slave trade during the 18th century, the head of its investment arm said on Wednesday, after it committed 100 million pounds ($121 million) to address the "shameful" wrongs of links to slavery.

Clerical leaders hope for ‘lasting legacy’ to serve places affected by past slavery trade, but fund may spread thinly across all of west Africa and Caribbean

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said: ‘I am deeply sorry for these links. It is now time to take action to address our shameful past.’

Church to back community projects to compensate for financially benefiting from chattel slavery

The Most Rev Justin Welby said carers should be properly valued by society