Church
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SNP must allow members to disagree on abortion and transgender ideology - Catholic Church
The Catholic Church in Scotland has accused the SNP of discriminating against party members who oppose abortion and gender fluidity.
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Meeting of Church in Wales Governing Body postponed over technical issues
The Church in Wales has had to call off the annual meeting of its Governing Body due to technical issues.
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Switch to online church hasn't persuaded people to abandon in-person services
Most Catholics in the UK turned to online church during Covid-19, but very few want to make the switch permanent, a study has found.
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Oxford college dean cleared of wrongdoing after investigation
The Very Rev Professor Martyn Percy, dean of Christ Church college and its cathedral, had been accused of failing to fulfil his safeguarding responsibilities.
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No change to guidance on church services as Government restricts social gatherings
Tough new measures are being introduced by the Government in an effort to limit a second wave of coronavirus but for now at least, they will not affect church services.
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'Lack of desire' among black people to join the CofE
Black people are reluctant to join the Church of England because of concerns around racial injustice, an Archdeacon has said.
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Many churches have survived Covid only by 'the skin of their teeth'
Many churches have had to make "drastic changes" to their ministry and may not have survived Covid at all if the pandemic had been as bad as originally feared, says Andy Hunter, FIEC's Scotland & North of England Director.
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Some churches will not survive Covid, Barna president predicts
As many as one in five churches may shutter completely because of the fallout from Covid-19, the president of prestigious Christian research organization, Barna Group, predicts.
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Financial impact of Covid has been 'catastrophic', says Diocese of Sodor and Man
The Diocese of Sodor and Man says it has been pushed to the "brink of financial ruin" by the pandemic and may need to start selling off its buildings to stay afloat.
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Churches recommend face masks at services
Churches in Ireland are asking people who attend services in person to wear face masks.
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Christians can sing in church again as coronavirus restrictions eased
More people can now sing in churches across England after the Government further relaxed Covid-19 restrictions.
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Bishops' ban on individual Communion cups is wrong, say top lawyers
Leading lawyers have asserted that a ban by Church of England bishops on the use of individual communion cups for wine during the current pandemic is incorrect.
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Church of England reported to Charity Commission over abuse investigations
The Church of England has said it will "cooperate fully" after being reported to the Charity Commission over its investigations into abuse.
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Six women appointed to Vatican's previously all-male financial body
Pope Francis has appointed six women to a high-level group that oversees financial matters in Vatican City that was previously only comprised of men.
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Jesus Army accused of abuse cover-up in leaked report
A report leaked to the BBC claims that the abuse of women and children in the now-defunct Jesus Army was covered-up by senior members of the organisation.