More stories in church

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  Allowing public worship again is a 'priority' for Scottish Government

  Staff writer | Thu 18 Feb 2021 11:44 GMT

  Nicola Sturgeon says that "priority" will be given to the re-opening of churches in Scotland for public worship in the forthcoming strategic framework for exiting the current lockdown.

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  Church of England has a long way to go to achieve carbon emissions goal

  Staff writer | Sat 13 Feb 2021 10:33 GMT

  The Bishop of Salisbury said a "magnificent" start had been made on achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 but "much more is needed".

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  Speak to your loved ones about organ donation, says Catholic Church

  Staff writer | Wed 10 Feb 2021 10:52 GMT

  The Catholic Church is encouraging people to have conversations with their loved ones about organ donation after death.

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  Bullying over theological differences is 'completely unacceptable' - bishops

  Staff writer | Mon 8 Feb 2021 12:17 GMT

  Bishops in the Church of England have called on Anglicans to be respectful when discussing sexuality and gender identity.

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  'No national plan to roll out cuts to clergy or buildings,' says Church of England

  Staff writer | Mon 8 Feb 2021 11:26 GMT

  The Church of England has accused Spectator magazine of spreading "misinformation" after it claimed that sweeping cuts are being planned nationally following a "hammer blow" to finances during the pandemic.

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  Diocese of London probes clergyman over 'unacceptable' Captain Tom Moore comments

  Staff writer | Fri 5 Feb 2021 17:28 GMT

  A clergyman is being reviewed by the Diocese of London after he claimed the clap for Captain Sir Tom Moore reflected a "cult of White British Nationalism".

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  Emergency funding offers lifeline for cathedral stonemasons

  Staff writer | Wed 3 Feb 2021 11:45 GMT

  Cathedral stonemasons have been giving a funding lifeline to the tune of over half a million pounds to help them through the pandemic.

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  Bishop of Lincoln reinstated after 20-month safeguarding investigation

  Staff writer | Tue 2 Feb 2021 9:52 GMT

  Bishop Christopher Lowson accepted a penalty for misconduct but also received an apology from the Archbishop of Canterbury for the length of the investigation.

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  A fifth of Church of England worshippers may not return after pandemic ends

  Staff writer | Mon 1 Feb 2021 9:21 GMT

  A leaked report reveals that the Church of England may have lost a fifth of its regular worshippers during the pandemic.

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  Some pastors fear their churches won't survive the pandemic - report

  Staff writer | Sun 31 Jan 2021 6:12 GMT

  Frequent headaches, insomnia, financial difficulties and fears for the future of their church: Irish pastors reveal their Covid-19 struggles.

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  Archbishop of Canterbury vaccinated against Covid-19

  Staff writer | Tue 19 Jan 2021 10:42 GMT

  The Archbishop of Canterbury has received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at a hospital in London.

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  Racial discrimination 'has no place' in evangelicalism

  Staff writer | Mon 18 Jan 2021 12:09 GMT

  The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) is encouraging Christians to reflect on how they can become more racially aware and inclusive on Martin Luther King Day.