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Justin Welby defends free speech after terrorist attacks
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that people must be free to criticise God and religion after a string of terrorist attacks in France and Austria.
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Theresa May warns suspension of public worship sets a dangerous precedent
Theresa May has warned about the religious liberty implications of a ban on public worship during the second national lockdown in England.
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Bible has been vital for most Christians during pandemic - poll
A majority of Christians have been supported in the pandemic by the Bible, a new survey has found.
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Inquest opened into death of Christian blogger and three children in horrific crash
An inquest has opened into the deaths of Christian blogger Zoe Powell and three of her children in a horrific car crash near Oxford last month.
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'I was unfaithful in my marriage,' says Carl Lentz after Hillsong NYC firing
Sacked Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz has admitted to marital unfaithfulness after being fired from the church over "moral failures".
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Prime Minister 'so deeply sorry' for church closures
The Prime Minister has said he is "so deeply sorry" for church closures but says the restrictions must remain for now.
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Church leaders call nation to prayer as second lockdown begins
As a second national lockdown in England begins, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York are asking people to unite in prayer.
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Hillsong NYC Pastor Carl Lentz fired over 'moral failures'
Hillsong Senior Pastor Brian Houston made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday in which he said the decision "was not taken lightly and was done in the best interests of everyone, including Pastor Carl."
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Christian magistrate challenges sacking after saying children do best with a mother and father
The Court of Appeal is hearing a legal challenge against the removal of a Christian as a magistrate and NHS director.
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Scottish Church leaders 'deeply disturbed' by Internal Market Bill
The passing of the legislation by Westminster "without the consent of the Scottish Parliament clearly strains the devolution settlement," they write.
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'No scientific justification' for church closures, say Archbishop of Canterbury and faith leaders
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have joined with leaders of other faith communities in urging the Government to keep places of worship open during lockdown.
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Christian leaders taking legal action against Government over church closures
Dozens of Christian leaders from different denominations have signed a pre-action letter to the Government calling for a re-think of church closures.