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Aid package to support Brazil church communities crippled by Covid-19
An emergency aid package has been made available by Aid to the Church in Need for parishes in Brazil as the country grapples with the second worst coronavirus outbreak in the world.
Church minister sees reduction in rough sleeping during Covid-19
A Church of Scotland minister says a reduction in rough sleeping in Edinburgh since the start of Covid-19 has been one of the "unexpected benefits" of the crisis.
Church leaders oppose Israel's annexation of the West Bank
The heads of the Church of England and Catholic Church in England and Wales have expressed their opposition to the annexation of West Bank territory by Israel.
Racism on the agenda for most UK churches, survey finds
In the poll of nearly 500 Premier listeners, three quarters (74%) said their church had mentioned the issue since the death of unarmed black man George Floyd last month.
Abortions in England and Wales reach record high
New Government figures reveal that abortions in England and Wales have reached an all time high, with thousands of pregnancies terminated last year on the grounds of disability alone.
Churches experience surge in interest during Covid-19 - study
Churches across the UK have experienced a surge in interest following the outbreak of coronavirus, new research from the Evangelical Alliance has found.
JK Rowling stands by comments on women's rights after fierce backlash
JK Rowling is standing her ground over comments on women's rights after facing fierce criticism over her response to an article that referred to "people who menstruate".
Call for urgent inquiry after court ruled man could be left to die
Christian Concern is calling for an urgent inquiry after the Court of Protection ruled that a man who did not want to live with a stoma bag could be left to die.
Bishops take the knee in memory of George Floyd
Church of England bishops took the knee on Tuesday to mark two weeks since the death of George Floyd.
Government roundtable hears call to work with faith leaders on tackling coronavirus
Faith leaders at the roundtable said that religious communities had a vital role to play in tackling the pandemic.
Churches may be allowed to re-open for collective worship from 4 July
A senior Government minister has suggested churches may be able to resume collective worship from 4 July.
Methodist Church has 'not eradicated the problem' of racism yet, says Conference Secretary
Rev Dr Jonathan Hustler, Secretary of the Methodist Conference in Britain, said that "racism is a denial of the gospel".
Church of England must set its 'house in order' when it comes to racism
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that the Church of England must continue to repent and take action to address its own failings on racism.
Christian group challenges Government on Sunday trading plans as churches remain restricted
A Christian campaign group has questioned the Government on why it is prepared to trust large shops to re-open for longer on Sunday but not churches.
Number of people doing the Alpha Course has soared during Covid-19
Not only are more people taking part, there has never been such a low dropout rate, says course developer Nicky Gumbel.
MPs back 'no-fault' divorce Bill
Christians have warned of a spike in divorces at a time when marriages are under greater pressure in the coronavirus pandemic.