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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.
Church leaders condemn violent storming of the Capitol by Trump supporters
Four people are dead after Trump supporters tried to storm the US Capitol on Wednesday to try and stop Congress certifying Joe Biden's election win.
'Mistakes have been made' in handling of Ravi Zacharias allegations, says UK branch of RZIM
The Zacharias Trust - the UK branch of RZIM - has called for a "profound apology" to be issued to any victims of Ravi Zacharias after the global ministry admitted allegations of sexual misconduct appeared to be true.
Christian Concern considering legal action over forced closure of churches in Scottish lockdown
The public policy group said that churches were safe places and that the decision to open or close should be left with them.
Churches split over staying open during lockdown
England's decision to allow places of worship to remain open during the third national lockdown has revealed a split in opinion among churches.