Church

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  Welby 'horrified' by use of non-disclosure agreements in racism cases

  The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he is "totally against" the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).

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  Church of England chastised over 'decades of inaction' on racism

  The Church of England is paying the price of 35 years of inaction on racism, with a failure to act now potentially being a "last straw" for many black and minority ethnic people, a major new report warns.

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  Allegations of racism in Church of England are 'deeply worrying'

  Monday night's episode of BBC Panorama disclosed serious allegations of racism in the Church of England.

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  Churches will be allowed to pray for people with unwanted same-sex attraction, says PM

  Prime Minister Boris Johnson has assured churches worried about a ban on conversion therapy that they will still be allowed to pray for people who approach them for help or advice about their sexuality.

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  How healthy is your church leader – and your church?

  When was the last time you heard a church leader preach about sleep? Or about eating well, exercise, coping with stress or living a life rich with relationships?

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  Nearly 1,000 church leaders sign letter opposing vaccine passports

  The letter, to be sent to Boris Johnson and the devolved nations' first ministers, calls the introduction of vaccine passports "one of the most dangerous policy proposals ever to be made in the history of British politics".

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  Police apologise for halting church service on Good Friday

  Police officers visited Christ the King Polish Church in Balham, London, on Sunday to apologise for halting a Good Friday service.

• Archbishop pays moving tribute to Prince Philip at intimate remembrance service

  A special service was held in remembrance of Prince Philip at Canterbury Cathedral on Sunday.

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  National count to assess biodiversity in churchyards

  Hundreds of churches have signed up to take part in a national count over the summer that will assess the level of nature in Britain's churchyards.

• Church leaders pay tribute to 'extraordinary' Prince Philip

  Church leaders have paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, who has died aged 99 after 73 faithful years as the Queen's consort.

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  Archbishop says strict closure of churches at start of pandemic was a 'mistake'

  The Archbishop of Canterbury has admitted to being "too risk-averse" at the start of the pandemic.

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  Justin Welby and Vincent Nichols condemn cuts to international aid

  The Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales have urged the Government to re-think cuts to international aid.

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  Jesus House pastor 'disturbed' by Starmer apology

  The pastor of the London church that Sir Keir Starmer apologised for visiting says he is "disturbed" by the Labour leader's comments.

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  Shift to online services is helping to reach those outside the Church - report

  A major new report on the impact of the pandemic on Scottish churches has found doors opening to those who previously did not attend.

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  Church was right to be strict in coronavirus response, says Archbishop of York

  The Archbishop of York has defended the Church of England's response to the first national lockdown last year and the order to churches to close.