More stories in church

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  What is Pentecost and why do we celebrate it?

  Neil Rees | Sun 28 May 2023 7:28 BST

  Pentecost Sunday is a significant event in the Christian calendar each year. It's a day which goes back to the Early Church, and transcends denominational boundaries.

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  Church of Scotland to be 'impartial' on Scottish independence

  Staff writer | Fri 26 May 2023 6:22 BST

  The Church of Scotland has announced that it will not be taking an official corporate position on Scottish independence or the question of whether another referendum should be held.

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  Vatican takes climate activists to court on Laudato Si' anniversary

  Claire Giangravé | Thu 25 May 2023 7:23 BST

  The trial takes place on the eighth anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical promoting the care of creation and the environment, "Laudato Si'."

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  Pope Francis taps Italian Cardinal Zuppi to lead peace mission in Ukraine

  Claire Giangravé | Thu 25 May 2023 6:50 BST

  The appointment is the latest effort by Pope Francis and the Vatican to mediate a peace between Russia and Ukraine.

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  Bishops will continue to speak out on government's immigration policy, says Welby

  Staff writer | Wed 24 May 2023 6:22 BST

  The Archbishop of Canterbury has defended his outspoken criticism of the government's Illegal Migration Bill.

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  Church of Scotland has lost over half its membership since 2000 - report

  Michael Gryboski | Wed 24 May 2023 6:13 BST

  (CP) The Church of Scotland has lost more than half of its members since the year 2000, with the average age of worship attendees being 62, according to a General Assembly report.

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  Pope Francis adds 21 Coptic martyrs killed by ISIS to Catholic calendar

  Anugrah Kumar | Mon 22 May 2023 8:59 BST

  In an extraordinary move bridging a historical rift dating back to 451 AD, Pope Francis has added 21 Coptic Christians martyred by Islamic State terrorists on a Libyan beach in 2015 to the Roman Catholic Church's calendar, declaring them saints.

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  New manifesto seeks to mobilise black Church

  Staff writer | Mon 22 May 2023 6:06 BST

  A new manifesto has been launched seeking to mobilise black Christians across a range of issues, from racial injustice, to Brexit, climate change and the NHS.

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  Arrest after man drives into Vatican

  Jennifer Lee | Fri 19 May 2023 11:24 BST

  A man has been arrested after trying to rush the gates of the Vatican.

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  Archbishop of Canterbury seeks to unify the Church in prayer

  Anita Laryea | Fri 19 May 2023 6:17 BST

  The Archbishop of Canterbury is launching a new initiative which aims to "demystify" prayer through teaching and learning how to pray in unity.

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  Bishop of Oxford won't be stepping down over abuse review findings

  Staff writer | Wed 17 May 2023 6:59 BST

  A spokesman for the Bishop of Oxford says he has no plans to step down after he was criticised in a review over his handling of abuse allegations.

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  Former Archbishop of York told to step back from ministry

  Staff writer | Mon 15 May 2023 6:04 BST

  The former Archbishop of York has been ordered to step back from active ministry over his response to a review into the Church of England's handling of abuse allegations.