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  'This is wrong' - Anglican priest challenges CofE leaders to condemn arrest of woman in silent prayer

  Anugrah Kumar | Thu 29 Dec 2022 7:58 GMT

  An Anglican priest, the Rev. Calvin Robinson, has challenged leaders of the Church of England, including Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, to speak out against the arrest of a British pro-life activist, Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, for silently praying outside an abortion clinic in Birmingham.

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  Pope Francis asks for prayers for Benedict XVI

  Staff writer | Wed 28 Dec 2022 12:49 GMT

  There has been "an aggravation" in Benedict XVI's health, the Holy See press office confirmed.

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  Sunday school looks different since pandemic's start: from monthly to missing

  Adelle M Banks | Mon 26 Dec 2022 10:38 GMT

  'If you kept it online, you probably don't have a religious education programme now,' expert Scott Thumma said of children's activities.

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  Dozens of churches receive Christmas funding boost

  Staff writer | Mon 26 Dec 2022 10:35 GMT

  Some 49 historic churches have received funding to safeguard their buildings just in time for Christmas.

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  Archbishop remembers those suffering in hardship in Christmas Day sermon

  Staff writer | Sun 25 Dec 2022 14:59 GMT

  The Archbishop has spoken of the light that overcomes the darkness in his Christmas Day sermon as he remembered the people of Ukraine and those suffering closer to home because of the cost of living crisis.

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  Homeless drop-in offers friendship, food and hope on Christmas Day

  Chris Ward | Sun 25 Dec 2022 14:56 GMT

  Sanctuary 21, The Salvation Army's drop-in for the homeless in Durham, is hosting a Christmas Day dinner with turkey and all the trimmings, and gifts for the guests.

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  Salvation Army gets people together to watch King's first Christmas Day broadcast

  Chris Ward | Sun 25 Dec 2022 14:56 GMT

  It is the first King's Christmas Day message to be broadcast across the nation in 70 years following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September.

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  Anger over 'woke' rewording of traditional Christmas carol

  Staff writer | Thu 22 Dec 2022 8:21 GMT

  Rewording of the traditional Christmas carol "God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman" to be more inclusive and diverse has been derided on social media.

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  Churches excited to welcome people in after two years of Covid disruption

  Staff writer | Thu 22 Dec 2022 7:08 GMT

  Churches are excited to be hosting in-person services and events this Christmas after Covid caused many gatherings to be cancelled or moved online in the last two years.

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  CofE makes progress towards 2030 carbon target

  Chris Ward | Sat 17 Dec 2022 10:39 GMT

  The Church of England saw a "gradual but steady" reduction in its carbon emissions during 2021.

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  Pastor suspects Satanists after dead animal found hanging on flagpole

  Anugrah Kumar | Sat 17 Dec 2022 10:30 GMT

  The vicar of the church suspects the animals' bodies were deliberately dumped by satanists.

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  Welby staying quiet on LGBT views

  Staff writer | Tue 13 Dec 2022 7:39 GMT

  Justin Welby has suggested he will refrain from sharing his own views about same-sex marriage so long as he is the Archbishop of Canterbury.