Church
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Emeritus Pope Benedict in 'fragile' condition after visit to Germany
Emeritus Pope Benedict is reported to be seriously ill after a visit to Germany to see his dying brother.
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Critics of Sheffield Cathedral's decision to close 400-year-old choir consider legal action
Over 4,000 people have signed a petition calling on the cathedral to reconsider the closure of the choir.
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Nuclear weapons are 'an evil', says Church leader ahead of Hiroshima's 75th anniversary
The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly has added his name to a statement calling for a world free of nuclear weapons ahead of the 75th anniversary of the atomic bomb being dropped on Hiroshima.
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'Big Conversation' on clergy wellbeing launched
Church of England clergy are being encouraged to share their views on how greater care can be taken of their health and wellbeing.
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Church investigating Archbishop's handling of abuse complaints
The Church of England is investigating the Archbishop of Canterbury's handling of allegations of abuse by the late John Smyth QC.
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New owners planning 'vibrant future' for architecturally significant seminary ruins
A rundown seminary regarded by architectural conservationists as having worldwide significance has been handed to new owners by the Archdiocese of Glasgow.
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Anger after Sheffield Cathedral decides to shut down beloved choir
Sheffield Cathedral has been widely criticised on social media after announcing the closure of its choir over concerns that it is not diverse enough.
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Loneliness and isolation are top priorities for churches after lockdown
Over half of the 638 church leaders surveyed from across the UK predict that loneliness and isolation will remain pressing issues for at least a year after the end of lockdown.
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Church services resume in Scotland, but with no more than 50 people
Churches can resume congregational worship, baptisms and christenings from today but attendance is capped at 50 people, subject to social distancing of 2m.
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£1m fund to help cathedral choirs weather impact of Covid-19
Third Estates Commissioner Dr Eve Pool said England's cathedrals were facing "enormous" challenges as a result of Covid-19.
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CofE has become 'tribal and divided', says Archbishop of York
The new Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has spoken of his desire to see the Church of England become more united.
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Churches can sing again - but only outside
The Government has eased rules on singing at church but only if it is outside and done by professionals.
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Online confirmation service for Stephen Cottrell as Archbishop of York
Stephen Cottrell was today confirmed in his election as the new Archbishop of York in a service that took place online due to coronavirus restrictions.
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Lambeth Conference delayed until 2022 over Covid-19 concerns
The Lambeth Conference, bringing together bishops from the worldwide Anglican Communion, has been set back two years by Covid-19.
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'Jesus was a black man,' says Stephen Cottrell
The new Archbishop of York also said the leadership of the Church of England is "still too white".