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Nativity plays and outdoor carolling can go ahead, Church rep confirms
Andrew Selous, the Church of England's representative in the Commons, has told MPs that Nativity plays and outdoor carolling can go ahead.
US Supreme Court blocks New York restrictions on places of worship
"The Supreme Court has made it clear that governors can no longer use a public health emergency as a pretext for dictates shutting or severely restricting the use of houses of worship while secular businesses and activities they deem 'essential' â and even certain favored 'non-essential' secular businesses and activities â are not subjected to the same draconian restrictions," said the Thomas More Society.
Survey reveals increasing support for defying church coronavirus restrictions
Americans are more likely to support the defiance of restrictions on public worship now than they were at the start of the pandemic.
A lamentation at Advent after a year of coronavirus
A nationwide prayer movement launches today to unite Christians in a cry of lament for the UK's towns and cities after a year marked by Covid-19 and lockdowns.
Christian Concern defends Living in Love and Faith video
Christian Concern has defended a video released in response to the launch of the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith resources.
LGBT leaders threaten to quit Church dialogue unless bishops support gay marriage
LGBT leaders and supporters in the Church of England are threatening a mass walkout from a recently-launched discussion process about sexual issues unless bishops give an urgent guarantee to support the marriage of same-sex partners in church.
Church leaders and Christian charities condemn cuts to aid budgets
The Archbishop of Canterbury and Christian development agencies have lashed out at the Government's decision to slash the overseas aid budget.
HBO's new transgender documentary is 'exploitative'
A new HBO Max documentary raises new questions about the transgender debate and how parents play a role in shaping their children's gender identity, and it has prompted calls to boycott the streaming service.
Churches are 'one of the safest places' to be, says Church leader
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he will be at church on Christmas Day and is encouraging others to do the same, whether online or in person.
Bishops deplore 'personal insults and attacks' in Church of England sexuality war
Two leading Church of England bishops have urged Anglicans to show "grace, kindness and compassion" to one another after a bitter war of words erupted following the publication of new resources on sex and gender.
Millions of Christians living at risk of abduction and imprisonment - report
The unjust detention of Christians, including wrongful arrest and kidnapping, is "one of the most prevalent, enduring and serious forms of persecution today", research by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has found.
Theatre critic and theologian cannot be used as expert evidence in Christian actress's discrimination case
A judge's decision to exclude expert evidence in the case of a Christian actress sacked over her views on homosexuality has been upheld by the Employment Appeal Tribunal in London.
Student wins payout from Nottingham University after suspension over pro-life views
A Catholic midwifery student who was suspended from her studies at Nottingham University for leading a pro-life society has won an apology and payout.
Single mother takes legal challenge against abortion clinic censorship zones to Europe's top court
A single mother who changed her mind about an abortion after being helped by pro-life volunteers is taking her legal challenge against censorship zones to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
Bishops will raise concerns with Government if DIY abortion measure is extended
The House of Bishops will make their position "extremely clear" to the Government if it decides to make DIY abortions permanent after relaxing the law during the first lockdown.
Tim Keller says his 'biggest fear' isn't dying from cancer but leaving his wife behind
Tim Keller, who is battling pancreatic cancer, has opened up with HTB pastor Nicky Gumbel about how the diagnosis has changed him and wife Kathy.