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750 reportedly dead after attack on Ethiopia church
750 reportedly dead after attack on Ethiopia church

A Belgium-based peacebuilding non-profit is reporting 750 people killed in an attack on Ethiopia church.

Archbishop of Canterbury vaccinated against Covid-19
Archbishop of Canterbury vaccinated against Covid-19

The Archbishop of Canterbury has received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at a hospital in London.

Makers of Christian Easter egg plead for online support after being dropped by supermarkets
Makers of Christian Easter egg plead for online support after being dropped by supermarkets

The Real Easter Egg - the only Easter egg in the UK to tell the Christian story behind the holiday - has been dropped by supermarkets as Covid hits demand.

Racial discrimination 'has no place' in evangelicalism
Racial discrimination 'has no place' in evangelicalism

The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) is encouraging Christians to reflect on how they can become more racially aware and inclusive on Martin Luther King Day.

Rembrandt and the Bible
Rembrandt and the Bible

Rembrandt grew up immersed in the Bible, which was to shape the art he is famous for.

On Blue Monday, people are being urged to give their friends a call
On Blue Monday, people are being urged to give their friends a call

The UK is being encouraged to become more proactive in calling people in their circles after a survey found that one in four adults cannot remember the last time someone outside their family gave them a ring to ask how they were.

Majority of Scots concerned about DIY abortions - poll
Majority of Scots concerned about DIY abortions - poll

A poll has found strong concern among Scots about allowing women to have abortions at home during the pandemic.

Scottish Government sent pre-action letter over church closures
Scottish Government sent pre-action letter over church closures

Church ministers in Scotland have sent a pre-action letter to the Scottish Government threatening legal action unless it reverses its decision to close places of worship.

Family of Catholic man on life support should end the fight to keep him alive, say judges
Family of Catholic man on life support should end the fight to keep him alive, say judges

Appeals court judges have urged the Catholic family of a comatose man to allow him to die.

Cathedral vaccination centre soothes jab nerves with a little organ music
Cathedral vaccination centre soothes jab nerves with a little organ music

Salisbury Cathedral has welcomed in the first members of the public to receive the Covid-19 vaccine in the stunning surroundings of the 800-year-old building.

Trump's presidency has been 'challenging' for UK evangelicals - Gavin Calver
Trump's presidency has been 'challenging' for UK evangelicals - Gavin Calver

Evangelical leader Gavin Calver says he will be able to "more confidently" introduce himself as an evangelical Christian after Donald Trump leaves office.

Biden will 'seek after the heart of God' as president, says pastor giving inauguration benediction
Biden will 'seek after the heart of God' as president, says pastor giving inauguration benediction

The pastor delivering the benediction at next week's inauguration of Joe Biden says the incoming US President "will be seeking God's grace daily."

Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI are vaccinated against Covid-19

Pope Francis and his predecessor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI have taken the Covid-19 vaccination.

Republicans who voted for impeachment sold Trump for 30 pieces of silver - Franklin Graham
Republicans who voted for impeachment sold Trump for 30 pieces of silver - Franklin Graham

Some of Donald Trump's evangelical supporters are staying loyal to the outgoing President despite last week's attack on the Capitol.

Lichfield Cathedral opens its doors as Covid vaccination centre
Lichfield Cathedral opens its doors as Covid vaccination centre

Dean the Very Rev Adrian Dorber said the cathedral wanted to do all it could to serve the community.

Get the Covid-19 vaccine, say Scottish faith leaders
Get the Covid-19 vaccine, say Scottish faith leaders

Churches in Scotland have joined other faiths in encouraging people to get vaccinated against Covid-19.