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Covid-19 is bringing families closer together - study
Covid-19 is bringing families closer together - study

While the coronavirus pandemic has thrown up many unexpected challenges this year, families appear to be flourishing, one study suggests.

Deathbed etiquette guidance offers advice on how to say goodbye to loved ones during pandemic
Deathbed etiquette guidance offers advice on how to say goodbye to loved ones during pandemic

The guide has been developed by the Centre for the Art of Dying Well, a project run by St Mary's University, London, to address some of the specific challenges arising from the strict social distancing measures preventing people from being by a relative's or friend's side.

Coronavirus and Christ: John Piper shares theological reflections on pandemic in free book
Coronavirus and Christ: John Piper shares theological reflections on pandemic in free book

John Piper has released a new book sharing his thoughts on what God might be doing through the coronavirus pandemic.

Judge gives go ahead for full trial over trans school guidance
Judge gives go ahead for full trial over trans school guidance

A High Court judge has given the green light for a full trial into Oxfordshire County Council's transgender school guidance.

Christian family movie 'The Pilgrim's Progress' free to watch for a limited time only
Christian family movie 'The Pilgrim's Progress' free to watch for a limited time only

The family-friendly movie has been made available for free streaming to support families struggling to find faith-affirming entertainment during the lockdown.

Plea to Government to help 'the forgotten' during coronavirus pandemic
Plea to Government to help 'the forgotten' during coronavirus pandemic

Some people are at risk of being "forgotten" in the distribution of financial assistance from the Government during the coronavirus pandemic, Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has warned.

Christians get behind call for global ceasefire as world grapples with Covid-19

Christians have added their support to a call from the UN for a global ceasefire as many nations seek to address the outbreak of Covid-19.

Coca-Cola and Pepsi challenged to reduce plastic use
Coca-Cola and Pepsi challenged to reduce plastic use

An Earth Day challenge has gone out to Coca-Cola and PepsiCo to reduce their use of plastic.

Calls for religious freedom to be upheld during coronavirus pandemic
Calls for religious freedom to be upheld during coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic must not be used as a pretext for infringing on religious freedom and other human rights, an advocacy group has said.

Greenbelt organisers take 'crushing' decision to cancel festival because of coronavirus
Greenbelt organisers take 'crushing' decision to cancel festival because of coronavirus

The 47th Greenbelt has been postponed until 2021, with ticketholders offered the option of rolling over their tickets to next year's event.

Vicar of Dibley set to return for one-off special
Vicar of Dibley set to return for one-off special

The special will air as part of the BBC's charity Big Night In.

Family gatherings and church are top priorities for people after lockdown
Family gatherings and church are top priorities for people after lockdown

The top priorities for Americans when lockdown measures are eased is being allowed to gather in homes and churches.

Coronavirus could be 'disastrous' for world's poorest countries
Coronavirus could be 'disastrous' for world's poorest countries

Concerns are growing for the world's poorest countries as coronavirus continues to spread.

Access to coronavirus hospital treatment must respect dignity of all people, say Church leaders
Access to coronavirus hospital treatment must respect dignity of all people, say Church leaders

Bishops in the Catholic Church have called for access to coronavirus treatment in hospitals to be fair and respect the dignity of all patients.

How to stay peaceful during a storm
How to stay peaceful during a storm

It is time, people of God, to live out of peace and show the world what it looks like to rest during a huge storm.

Priest resumes Eucharist inside historic London church after Archbishop's clarification on building closures
Priest resumes Eucharist inside historic London church after Archbishop's clarification on building closures

A London priest has resumed Eucharists in person inside his historic church after the Archbishop of Canterbury said that the Church of England's position on building closures was "guidance, not instruction".