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England's cathedrals continue to enjoy growing visitor and worshipper numbers
The number of people visiting and worshipping at England's cathedrals was growing prior to the first national lockdown, latest figures from the Church of England show.
Churches must never be shut again, says Christian Institute
The Christian Institute is asking the Government for assurance that it will never again force churches to close.
Church of England must become 'simpler, humbler, bolder'
The Church of England must become "simpler, humbler, bolder" after the monumental events of 2020, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have said.
Church buildings can re-open after national lockdown ends on 2 December
The confirmation that church buildings can re-open next week has been welcomed by church leaders.
Gay Christian campaigner calls for public inquiry into evangelical teaching on sexuality
The Church of England Evangelical Council called Jayne Ozanne's call for a public inquiry "puzzling".
A fifth of Christians have skipped church during the pandemic - survey
A significant proportion of Christians haven't attended a church service since the start of the pandemic, fresh research finds.
Ban on therapy for children with unwanted same-sex attraction is unconstitutional, US court rules
The US Court of Appeals has ruled against banning therapy for children who struggle with unwanted same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria.
Palliative care doctors more likely to oppose assisted dying
Doctors who provide end-of-life care to the terminally ill are more likely to oppose the legalisation of assisted dying.
Government should not slash Britain's aid budget - Welby
The Archbishop of Canterbury has appealed to the Government not to cut billions from Britain's international development budget.
Archbishop of Canterbury to take three-month sabbatical
Justin Welby said sabbatical was a reminder that "no minister is indispensable to the work of God".
Christian forced marriage victim appeals to Boris Johnson for help
A Pakistani Christian girl who fled the home of a Muslim man she was forced to marry is pleading with Boris Johnson to help her.
Jim Wallis leaves Sojourners for Georgetown University post
Jim Wallis is leaving Sojourners, the magazine and organisation he founded nearly half a century ago, to take up a full-time post at Georgetown University.
Online book of reflection opens for people who have died from Covid-19
Belfast Cathedral is inviting members of the public to pay tribute to their loved ones who have passed from coronavirus in an online book of reflection.
Thousands of winter coats for Syrian children this Christmas
Some 25,000 winter coats are being gifted to children in Syria this Christmas.
Church in Wales launches new safeguarding policy after report into failings
The Church in Wales has launched a new safeguarding policy that it says will make guidelines "clearer and more accessible".
Marie Stopes International changes name over founder's eugenics support
Marie Stopes International has changed its name in order to distance itself from its founder and her support of eugenics.