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Cathedrals across England suspend public worship as Covid cases remain high
Cathedrals across England are voluntarily closing their doors as tens of thousands of people continue to be diagnosed with Covid every day.
New research project to examine Covid-19's impact on safeguarding in churches
Christian charity Thirtyone:eight and the University of Chester are partnering to examine the impact of Covid-19 on safeguarding in churches and other organisations.
Archbishop of Canterbury launches Lambeth Conference prayer journey
The Archbishop of Canterbury has launched a prayer journey for the Lambeth Conference, the global meeting of Anglican bishops due to be held in 2022.
UK is facing debt 'time bomb', Christian charity warns
The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) is warning of a debt "time bomb" for millions of families as the pandemic takes its toll.
Churches should close, says former WHO director
The former director of WHO has said that all places of worship should close as the UK struggles with a surge in coronavirus cases.
Trump must go, says Southern Baptist theologian Russell Moore
Southern Baptist theologian Russell Moore has called for Donald Trump to resign after Wednesday's attack on the Capitol.
Cathedral canon crowdfunding legal action against Scotland's lockdown restrictions on places of worship
A cathedral canon in Glasgow has launched a crowdfunding appeal to support legal action against the Scottish Government's decision to close places of worship during the lockdown.
Calls for churches to close as Covid numbers soar
London Mayor Sadiq Khan, council and Church leaders are calling on churches to close because of spiralling coronavirus cases.
Take steps now to prevent lead theft, churches told
Churches are being urged to increase security measures at their buildings after a spate of lead thefts over the last two years caused more than £2m in damage.
US should remove Trump from power after attack on Capitol - Archbishop
The Archbishop of Wales has said the US should seriously consider invoking the 25th Amendment against Donald Trump after Wednesday's attack on the Capitol.
Archbishop of Wales, John Davies, to retire in May
Archbishop John Davies, 67, has led the Church in Wales for the last four years while also serving as Bishop of Swansea and Brecon for 13 years.
Northern Ireland's Church leaders suspend public worship over rising Covid cases
Church leaders in Northern Ireland have suspended public worship after a new stay at home order came into force in the province on Friday.
Civil rights activist and pastor becomes Georgia's first black senator
Longtime civil rights activist the Rev Raphael Warnock was elected as Georgia's first black senator, defeating Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler in a closely contested runoff contest.
Justin Bieber denies reports he's training for the ministry
Pop star Justin Bieber has denied reports that he is training to enter the ministry at Hillsong Church.
Congressman who ended prayer with 'Amen and awoman' meant it as 'light-hearted pun'
Ending his prayer with "Amen and awoman" was supposed to be a "light-hearted pun", says Democratic Congressman Emanuel Cleaver.
Hillsong pastors step down
Reed Bogard and his wife Jess said the last 10 years of living in church-planting mode had "really taken a bit of a toll" on them and their family.