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Church magazines are weathering the lockdown
While churches across the UK are embracing digital technology by live-streaming services and meeting up via a range of online platforms, the 'humble' church magazine is also being transformed.
Schools can delay implementation of controversial relationships and sex education - DfE
Schools can choose to postpone the introduction of the controversial new relationships and sex education (RSE) curriculum if they do not feel ready, the Government has said.
Dr John Sentamu lays down his crozier on last day as Archbishop of York
Dr John Sentamu is retiring after 15 years as the Archbishop of York.
Government gives greenlight for limited opening of churches from 15 June
Churches will be allowed to open for individual prayer from 15 June, two weeks earlier than first announced.
Mike Pence meets black faith leaders after George Floyd death
The church is a good place to start a conversation about healing the racial rift in America, US Vice President Mike Pence has said.
Situation for religious minorities has 'deteriorated' during Covid-19
Religious minorities are missing out on aid and medical care, and being blamed for the pandemic, parliamentarians and human rights groups have warned.
National Christian Resources Exhibition postponed until October 2021
This year's national Christian Resources Exhibition has been pushed back a year because of coronavirus.
Hong Kong needs a miracle, says retired cardinal
As Beijing continues to tighten its control of Hong Kong, Cardinal Joseph Zen says the former British colony needs a miracle.
Bishop hopes Government 'will see sense' over re-opening of churches
The Catholic Bishop of Plymouth has said he hopes the Government "will see sense" and allow church buildings to re-open to the public soon.
Pastor wins religious discrimination case over gay comments
The pastor who penned Sinitta's hit song "So Macho" has won a religious discrimination case at employment tribunal.
'Get your knee off our necks' - Rev Al Sharpton calls for change at George Floyd's memorial
In his eulogy for George Floyd at a memorial service in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Thursday, civil rights activist Rev Al Sharpton declared that now is the right time for the United States to reform its criminal justice system and promised to march on Washington come August to get it.
27 killed in attacks on Christian villages in Mali
Suspected Islamic radicals killed at least 27 people, some of whom were burned alive, in a series of attacks that spanned from last Tuesday to Wednesday evening in three villages that advocates say are predominantly inhabited by Christians in Central Mali, officials said.
Church must lead the way in speaking out against racism in the UK, says Pentecostal leader
Pastor Agu Irukwu, National Leader of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, said people in the UK must not be under any illusion that the racial challenges seen in the US do not exist here.
UK Church leaders call for soul-searching after George Floyd death
The UK Church is being urged to take a fresh look at racism in its midst after the death of George Floyd at the hands of white police officers in Minneapolis last week.
'We're not there yet,' says PM on re-opening of churches
Boris Johnson revealed concerns about the rate of infection going up if places of worship open to the public right away.
Christians stand with Tiananmen Square victims on 31st anniversary
The human rights situation in China three decades on from the Tiananmen Square massacre remains a "tragedy", the head of Christian Solidarity Worldwide has said.