More stories in church

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  Christian Concern considering legal action over forced closure of churches in Scottish lockdown

  Staff writer | Wed 6 Jan 2021 11:08 GMT

  The public policy group said that churches were safe places and that the decision to open or close should be left with them.

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  Churches split over staying open during lockdown

  Staff writer | Wed 6 Jan 2021 10:26 GMT

  England's decision to allow places of worship to remain open during the third national lockdown has revealed a split in opinion among churches.

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  Migrant domestic abuse victims must be supported too - bishops

  Staff writer | Wed 6 Jan 2021 9:49 GMT

  The Bishop of London said immigration status was being "weaponised".

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  Football club takes faith to the airwaves

  Peter Crumpler | Tue 5 Jan 2021 11:58 GMT

  Thousands of BBC local radio listeners across England tuned in to an unusual sporting-themed church service on Sunday morning. It wasn't broadcast from a typical place of worship, a church or a cathedral, but from Wycombe Wanderers FC

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  Pastors weigh up whether to open or close in England's latest lockdown

  Staff writer | Tue 5 Jan 2021 10:44 GMT

  Some church leaders have made the decision to close their doors during England's third national lockdown, while other places of worship are staying open.

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  Churches close in Scotland but stay open in England as new national lockdowns begin

  Staff writer | Tue 5 Jan 2021 8:09 GMT

  Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has ordered places of worship to close, while south of the border they can remain open for public worship.

• Make peace a reality, says Pope in New Year Angelus

  Staff writer | Fri 1 Jan 2021 12:48 GMT

  In his first Angelus of the New Year, Pope Francis spoke of the importance of being peacemakers following the "painful" events of the past year.

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  The world may face something 'worse' than Covid-19 unless it changes direction

  Staff writer | Fri 1 Jan 2021 12:00 GMT

  There may be more pandemics in the future unless mankind learns how to be a good steward of the Earth, the Archbishop of York has warned.

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  Life-sized angels offer comfort and hope at Christmas

  Staff writer | Sat 26 Dec 2020 12:44 GMT

  Churches across England have been using angels in creative installations to share a message of comfort and hope with the nation over what has been a difficult Christmas for many.

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  John Sentamu to be made a life peer

  Staff writer | Sat 26 Dec 2020 12:07 GMT

  The former Archbishop of York is to be made a life peer in the House of Lords.

• Pope calls for Covid vaccine to be made available to all in Urbi et Orbi message

  Staff writer | Fri 25 Dec 2020 13:53 GMT

  The Pope has used his traditional Christmas Day Urbi et Orbi message to remember those who have suffered this year because of conflict, humanitarian crises, natural disasters or coronavirus.

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  Give the lonely a call this Christmas, says Archbishop

  Staff writer | Fri 25 Dec 2020 13:30 GMT

  Just a phone call and a chat can help someone get through Christmas on their own, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.