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Discovery Of Schoolhouse For Black Children Now Offers A History Lesson

The Bray School building in its original location on Prince George Street in Williamsburg, Va., seen around 1928. Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation hide caption

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Discovery Of Schoolhouse For Black Children Now Offers A History Lesson

Researchers say they have identified the oldest existing structure in the U.S. dedicated to teaching Black children. It's a small, white building on the College of William & Mary's campus.

Discovery Of Schoolhouse For Black Children Now Offers A History Lesson

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In Guidance To Teachers, Church of England Targets Anti-LGBT Bullying

Church of England guidance for schools encourages a "loving and hospitable community [where] pupils can explore their identity without fear of harm, judgement or being ostracized." Rawpixel Ltd/Getty Images/iStockphoto hide caption

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In Guidance To Teachers, Church of England Targets Anti-LGBT Bullying

The 52-page document outlines recommendations for teachers in its nearly 5,000 schools, saying students should "be able to play with the many cloaks of identity."

Church Of England 'Colluded And Concealed' Bishop's Sex Abuse, Leader Says

Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, seen at a news conference last year. The Anglican spiritual leader says the Church of England "colluded" with one of its former bishops to hide the bishop's sexual abuse of boys and young men. Frank Augstein/AP hide caption

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Church Of England 'Colluded And Concealed' Bishop's Sex Abuse, Leader Says

The archbishop of Canterbury offered "an unreserved apology" for how the church handled a bishop's crimes against young men. The apology followed the release of a "harrowing" report on the incidents.

After More Than 450 Years, Catholicism Returns To King Henry VIII's Palace

Vincent Nichols, the head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales (left) and Richard Chartres, the Anglican Bishop of London, (right) take Vespers at Hampton Court Palace in southwest London on Tuesday. Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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After More Than 450 Years, Catholicism Returns To King Henry VIII's Palace

Vespers were held in the royal chapel of Hampton Court Palace, one of Henry VIII's residences, on Tuesday. Henry, of course, famously broke with the Catholic Church in the 16th century.

Archbishop Of Canterbury Calls For Global Meeting Of Anglican Leaders

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby (middle) with The Venerable Rachel Treweek (middle left) and The Reverend Dame Sarah Mullally (middle right) pose for photographs following their consecration as Bishops at a service in Canterbury Cathedral, Kent. Gareth Fuller/PA Photos/Landov hide caption

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Archbishop Of Canterbury Calls For Global Meeting Of Anglican Leaders

Justin Welby, the spiritual leader of the Church of England, hopes the gathering can resolve a growing rift over female priests and same-sex relationships.

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