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Loneliness and isolation are top priorities for churches after lockdown

Over half of the 638 church leaders surveyed from across the UK predict that loneliness and isolation will remain pressing issues for at least a year after the end of lockdown.

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Faith leaders urge Chancellor to cancel debt of developing countries as they battle coronavirus

The former Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Williams is among the faith leaders calling on the Chancellor to cancel the debts of developing countries battling the impact of coronavirus. …

Kanye West says God told him to run for president and he supports pro-life policies

Kanye West says God told him to run for president and he's chosen a Christian life coach as his running mate. …

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• Our challenge as the Church to seek out the lonely and isolated

  

  This season has been deeply challenging for us all. There has been a much-used statement during this time that 'we are all in this together.' As we move out of lockdown, the church must hold to that statement as we seek to do all we can to serve those who are struggling. …

• Nigeria's Christians are silently suffering the same fate as Rohingya Muslims

  

  Will we stop ignoring the silent slaughter of Nigeria's Christians just as we rightly deplored the massacre and humiliation of the Rohingya Muslims? …

• Church services resume in Scotland, but with no more than 50 people

  

  Churches can resume congregational worship, baptisms and christenings from today but attendance is capped at 50 people, subject to social distancing of 2m. …

• What makes a pop star with everything in this world turn to Jesus?

  

  I'm not a Justin Bieber fan but I can't deny his enormous influence. …

• Instagram, Facebook ban content from 'conversion therapy' group

  

  Instagram and Facebook have bowed to pressure to remove content from a Northern Ireland-based charity offering help to people with unwanted same-sex attraction. …

• Christian campaigners hail 'miracle' as Sudan abolishes apostasy law

  

  For many years, it has been illegal to convert to Christianity and even discussing religious beliefs could lead to arrest. …

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• Princess Anne pays tribute to seafarers on Sea Sunday

  

  The Princess Royal thanked the many merchant crews who have worked through months of coronavirus to deliver food and medical supplies to countries around the world. …

• Churches can sing again - but only outside

  

  The Government has eased rules on singing at church but only if it is outside and done by professionals. …

• CofE has become 'tribal and divided', says Archbishop of York

  

  The new Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has spoken of his desire to see the Church of England become more united. …

• Pro-life MP receives death threat after voting against abortion clinic buffer zones

  

  SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron says an elderly relative has received a death threat after she voted against a Bill to criminalise prayer vigils outside abortion clinics. …

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  'Persecution has not been a victim of coronavirus,' warns peer on first anniversary of Truro report

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  EU renews Special Envoy for religious freedom after coming under pressure

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  Controversial evangelist Morris Cerullo dies aged 88

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  Televangelist Jim Bakker says he's struggling with memory loss after stroke

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  US Supreme Court upholds religious exemptions from birth control coverage

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• 5 ways to conquer the cancel culture

  

  When we compromise our convictions for our companions, we become a slave to human opinions. …

• Black ministers look to Church of Scotland to challenge racist attitudes

  

  Church ministers have opened up about their firsthand experience of racism living in Scotland, with one saying her family have even questioned whether they should remain in the country. …

• Online confirmation service for Stephen Cottrell as Archbishop of York

  

  Stephen Cottrell was today confirmed in his election as the new Archbishop of York in a service that took place online due to coronavirus restrictions. …

• Collective worship in Scotland can resume from 15 July, says First Minister

  

  Collective worship can resume in Scottish churches from 15 July, with restrictions, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed. …