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The Dean's Beans: Blackburn Cathedral launches its own range of tea and coffee
The Dean's Beans: Blackburn Cathedral launches its own range of tea and coffee

When Blackburn Cathedral launched its own gin two years ago, it started turning a profit in just six months. Now it's hoping to repeat that success with its new tea and coffee blends.

Pope livestreams Mass for people with coronavirus
Pope livestreams Mass for people with coronavirus

Pope Francis is utilising live broadcasts to reach people affected by the coronavirus, including the vulnerable and medical workers on the frontline of the fight against the outbreak.

More support for churches struggling with bat populations
More support for churches struggling with bat populations

Churches at risk of damage from unsustainable bat roosts are benefitting from a nationwide scheme to protect their buildings that will also enable the mammals to thrive.

Pope to livestream Sunday prayer in face of coronavirus outbreak

The Pope is to livestream his Sunday blessing from inside the Vatican in a bid to prevent large crowds gathering in St Peter's Square amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Prayers for the coronavirus outbreak
Prayers for the coronavirus outbreak

A series of helpful prayers for Christians to use in conjunction with the spread of the coronavirus.

Fishermen's Mission and Vision Express partner to protect the eyesight of fishermen
Fishermen's Mission and Vision Express partner to protect the eyesight of fishermen

Pilot programmes set up at harbours have found a prevalence of UV damage among fishermen.

Vatican opens up archives on Pope Pius XII to researchers
Vatican opens up archives on Pope Pius XII to researchers

Researchers are being given the long-waited opportunity to peer into the pontificate of Pope Pius XII as the Holy See opens up its archives on the controversial figure.

Church of Ireland clarifies position on same-sex marriage after confusion
Church of Ireland clarifies position on same-sex marriage after confusion

The Church of Ireland has clarified its position on same-sex marriage following confusion over a consultation submission by one of its official bodies.

Nearly half of self-identifying Anglicans support same-sex marriage - poll
Nearly half of self-identifying Anglicans support same-sex marriage - poll

The poll was conducted by YouGov on behalf of the Ozanne Foundation.

£5m boost for church growth projects in Wales
£5m boost for church growth projects in Wales

Two projects aimed at increasing the Church in Wales' reach have been awarded grants of nearly £5m between them.

Church of Ireland issues coronavirus guidance after first confirmed case in Northern Ireland
Church of Ireland issues coronavirus guidance after first confirmed case in Northern Ireland

The Church of Ireland has issued guidelines for coronavirus after the first case was confirmed in Northern Ireland on Friday.

Churches can 'model a better story' for mothers and unborn children
Churches can 'model a better story' for mothers and unborn children

Evangelical groups are working together to produce resources that will equip the church in responding to far-reaching changes to abortion laws in Northern Ireland.

'Look after each other,' say Christians as coronavirus spreads
'Look after each other,' say Christians as coronavirus spreads

With the coronavirus spreading around Europe, Christians are reflecting on what it means for going to church and being good neighbours.

Hundreds more churches go contactless thanks to Visa partnership
Hundreds more churches go contactless thanks to Visa partnership

With cash in the pocket going increasingly out of fashion, it is hoped that the switch to contactless will lead to a rise in donations for churches joining the scheme.

Churches 'need to be places of refuge, not harm'
Churches 'need to be places of refuge, not harm'

A one-day conference is taking place at All Souls Church, Langham Place, in May to help churches become safer places for everyone.

A day of prayer for church growth on England's social housing estates
A day of prayer for church growth on England's social housing estates

The Church of England is holding a day of prayer to mark the first anniversary of an ambitious drive to expand its presence across social housing estates.