Church
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Be mindful of the most vulnerable, says CofE as restrictions lift
Bishop Sarah Mullally said that "there may be good reason" for individuals and local churches to continue taking some measures despite legal restrictions lifting.
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Hundreds of Catholic baptisms may be invalidated over incorrect 'formula'
Nearly two years before thousands of Catholics learned earlier this month that their baptisms were invalidated because their priest said the wrong word during baptisms, hundreds of Catholics baptized at the St. Anastasia Roman Catholic Church in Michigan learned their baptisms were also deemed invalid.
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Pastor Greg Locke defends deliverance ministry that chased 6 suspected witches from church
Controversial Global Vision Bible Church leader Greg Locke defended the deliverance ministry of his Tennessee congregation
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Archbishop plants tree as part of Queen's Green Canopy
The Archbishop of Canterbury has planted a tree in the grounds of his official residence, Lambeth Palace, as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
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What did your church learn during lockdown?
What did we learn in the almost 24 months since the pandemic became part of our everyday lives?
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£1.5m funding boost to fund urgent repairs at 31 historic churches
The funding has been awarded to the National Churches Trust by Historic England and will go towards repairs at 31 historic churches.
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Church of England seeks to improve its public witness
The Church of England has appointed Bishop Graham Tomlin to oversee its new Centre for Cultural Witness.
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Justin Welby has doubts about Covid church closures
The Archbishop of Canterbury has admitted to having second thoughts about the Church of England's church closure policy during the pandemic.
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Christians are facing 'intolerable' levels of persecution
"That people should be targeted simply because they believe different things and organise their lives accordingly is a monstrous evil," said the Bishop of Truro.
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Church of England moves to oppose Nationality and Borders Bill
The Church of England's General Synod has voted to challenge the government's Nationality and Borders Bill after members claimed it could leave child trafficking victims more "unprotected and at risk".
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Pope Benedict makes 'heartfelt request for forgiveness' but denies wrongdoing
Benedict XVI takes confessional tone in response to allegations of abuse cover-up.
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Racial inequality in CofE 'has to be addressed', says Lord Boateng
Former government minister Lord Boateng has slammed the Church of England's General Synod for not being racially diverse enough.
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Another Anglican leader joins the Catholic Church
Former Bishop of Chester, Dr Peter Forster, is the latest high profile Anglican leader to join the Catholic Church.
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Hillsong London pastors are moving on
Their resignation coincides with that of Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston.
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Archbishop praises Queen's Christian faith on her historic Platinum Jubilee
The Archbishop of Canterbury has paid tribute to the Queen's 70 years on the throne as a "symbol of stability and hope".