A lamentation at Advent after a year of coronavirus
A nationwide prayer movement launches today to unite Christians in a cry of lament for the UK's towns and cities after a year marked by Covid-19 and lockdowns.
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Christian Concern defends Living in Love and Faith video
Christian Concern has defended a video released in response to the launch of the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith resources.
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Church leaders and Christian charities condemn cuts to aid budgets
The Archbishop of Canterbury and Christian development agencies have lashed out at the Government's decision to slash the overseas aid budget.
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Churches are 'one of the safest places' to be, says Church leader
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he will be at church on Christmas Day and is encouraging others to do the same, whether online or in person.
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Bishops deplore 'personal insults and attacks' in Church of England sexuality war
Two leading Church of England bishops have urged Anglicans to show "grace, kindness and compassion" to one another after a bitter war of words erupted following the publication of new resources on sex and gender.
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Theatre critic and theologian cannot be used as expert evidence in Christian actress's discrimination case
A judge's decision to exclude expert evidence in the case of a Christian actress sacked over her views on homosexuality has been upheld by the Employment Appeal Tribunal in London.
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Student wins payout from Nottingham University after suspension over pro-life views
A Catholic midwifery student who was suspended from her studies at Nottingham University for leading a pro-life society has won an apology and payout.
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Single mother takes legal challenge against abortion clinic censorship zones to Europe's top court
A single mother who changed her mind about an abortion after being helped by pro-life volunteers is taking her legal challenge against censorship zones to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
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Bishops will raise concerns with Government if DIY abortion measure is extended
The House of Bishops will make their position "extremely clear" to the Government if it decides to make DIY abortions permanent after relaxing the law during the first lockdown.
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Churches must never be shut again, says Christian Institute
The Christian Institute is asking the Government for assurance that it will never again force churches to close.
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Palliative care doctors more likely to oppose assisted dying
Doctors who provide end-of-life care to the terminally ill are more likely to oppose the legalisation of assisted dying.
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Government should not slash Britain's aid budget - Welby
The Archbishop of Canterbury has appealed to the Government not to cut billions from Britain's international development budget.
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