Church
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Fletcher victims speak of hurt over IAG statement
Victims of Jonathan Fletcher have spoken of their anger and hurt at a statement by the Independent Advisory Group to the review into Jonathan Fletcher and Emmanuel Church Wimbledon.
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Denying communion to pro-abortion Catholics like Biden could create 'discord', Vatican warns
The Vatican has sent a letter to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops giving advice and warnings regarding a possible move by the American leadership to deny communion to pro-abortion Catholic politicians.
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St Paul's Cathedral at risk of permanent closure after Covid-19 devastated finances
The financial impact of Covid-19 on St Paul's Cathedral has been so severe that the iconic landmark is at risk of permanent closure, its Dean has warned.
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Church of England issues guidance on memorials with slavery links
New guidance has been issued by the Church of England to help churches and cathedrals address concerns over memorials with links to slavery.
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Irish Prime Minister called to protect religious freedom after Covid worship ban
An open letter has been sent to Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin calling for guarantees that church worship will never again be banned in Ireland.
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Church of Scotland to debate legislation on same-sex marriage
The Church of Scotland's General Assembly meeting later this month will debate legislation on allowing ministers to conduct same-sex marriages.
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Make your vote count, say bishops
Bishops in Wales are encouraging people to get out and vote on election day.
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John Stott's vision 'still relevant' in today's 'hostile' world
John Stott's vision of respectful dialogue and incarnational mission are as relevant today as they were during his lifetime, says his close friend, Christian doctor and ethicist John Wyatt.
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Church of England sets out vision for further education engagement
The Church of England is seeking to expand its involvement in the further education sector.
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Opposing racism is a 'gospel imperative' for the CofE - Archbishop
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, says the Church must oppose racism "in all its forms".
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Ordained former Post Office boss steps back from priestly duties after Horizon scandal
The Rev Paula Vennells, former Post Office chief executive, has stepped back from priestly duties after 39 subpostmasters had their fraud convictions overturned.
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Ban conversion therapy but don't outlaw prayer, says CofE
The Church of England has urged the Government to find ways to ban conversion therapy without penalising clergy who provide pastoral support to people struggling with their sexuality.
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Conversion therapy legislation should not criminalise pastoral duties - Church
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has voiced support for a ban on "coercive approaches" to sexual identity but cautioned that any legislation must protect pastors offering spiritual support for those struggling in this area.
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Former Archbishop's aide faces questions over church property sale
The Charity Commission is looking into complaints over the handling of a church property sale and claims that the proceeds have disappeared, The Telegraph reports.
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Churches must engage in 'difficult conversation' about racial and ethnic injustice - report
Churches "must confront issues of racial injustice head on" with research, reflection and reparation, says a report by a new ecumenical body established in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests and George Floyd's death.