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Archbishop condemns Nigeria violence after 110 killed in attack
The Archbishop of Canterbury has condemned an attack in Nigeria that left at least 110 people dead.
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High Court ruling on puberty blockers for under-16s will 'protect vulnerable children'
Under-16s must be able to understand "the immediate and long-term consequences" of puberty blockers before they are allowed to receive them, the High Court has ruled.
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Re-imagining theatre during a Covid Christmas
Christian theatre group 4Front is launching a digital Advent calendar and livestream performances this Christmas to bring some festive cheer to people after a challenging year.
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Hungry children are 'ripping the bags open to get at the food', says Burnley pastor
A pastor in Burnley distributing food to the local community has spoken of "unprecedented" and "upsetting" levels of need after nearly a year of coronavirus.
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Suffolk churches facing £1m shortfall after Covid
The pandemic has pushed the Church of England in Suffolk into the red, with diocesan leaders seeking donations to help plug the gap.
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Police apologise for 'distress' caused to pastor threatened with prosecution over legal church broadcast
Thames Valley Police have apologised after wrongly breaking up a legal church broadcast and pressing charges against the pastor.
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Evangelical Christian reported to police for hate crime over Living in Love and Faith comments
A transgender priest has reported an evangelical Christian to police for hate speech over comments he made in a video responding to the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith process.
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Public singing is a 'reasonable balance', says Bishop of London
Government guidelines permitting public singing outdoors this Christmas "will bring comfort and joy to many", the Bishop of London has said.
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First century house may have been childhood home of Jesus, says archaeologist
An archaeologist at the University of Reading believes he may have stumbled upon the house where Jesus lived as a boy with his parents, Mary and Joseph.
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Christian Institute warns over Scottish hate legislation: 'Innocent people are going to be convicted of a hate crime'
Scotland's hate crime Bill will leave "innocent people" at risk of hate crime convictions unless more changes are made, the Christian Institute has warned.
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Government launches consultation on extending DIY abortions
The Government has launched a consultation on whether to make DIY abortion services permament.
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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.