More stories in church

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  European Church leaders urge people to get vaccinated against Covid-19

  Staff writer | Tue 14 Dec 2021 11:21 GMT

  European Church leaders have called for "responsibility and care" as Covid cases continue to rise across the region.

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  Churches fear mental health impact of another lost Christmas

  Staff writer | Mon 13 Dec 2021 9:41 GMT

  As the government launches an ambitious booster drive to beat the omicron "tidal wave", churches are worried about the mental health impact of more Covid restrictions.

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  Archbishop calls for 'immediate action' on levelling up

  Peter Crumpler | Mon 13 Dec 2021 9:35 GMT

  Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell has called for "immediate action" on the UK Government's aim of "levelling up" the country.

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  Archbishop of York explores the place of Mary in the Christmas story

  Anita Laryea | Thu 9 Dec 2021 12:45 GMT

  Stephen Cottrell said "the most astonishingly beautiful part of the story of Advent and Christmas" was Mary's 'yes' to the angel.

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  Titus Trust culture contributed to safeguarding risks - report

  Julian Mann | Wed 8 Dec 2021 12:53 GMT

  The Trust commissioned the report after facing criticism for its handling of the Smyth scandal and the subsequent abuse scandal around Rev Jonathan Fletcher, former vicar of Emmanuel Church Wimbledon.

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  Put a stop to travel red lists, says Archbishop

  Staff writer | Wed 8 Dec 2021 10:29 GMT

  The Archbishop of Canterbury said the red list was a form of "travel apartheid".

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  One in five young adults will rely on charity this Christmas

  Staff writer | Mon 6 Dec 2021 10:37 GMT

  The Salvation Army is warning of financial hardship for young people this Christmas, despite many being in full-time employment.

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  Marcus Walker on saving the parish

  Julian Mann | Sun 5 Dec 2021 9:24 GMT

  Rev Marcus Walker, founder of the Save the Parish campaign, talks to Christian Today about his plans for the movement and why he is concerned about the Church of England's plans for 10,000 new lay-led churches.

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  Scottish Churches sign landmark declaration to deepen relationship

  Staff writer | Sat 4 Dec 2021 9:15 GMT

  A historic declaration has been signed by the Church of Scotland and Scottish Episcopal Church to formalise a closer relationship between the two.

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  Young people more likely to attend a place of worship over Christmas - poll

  Staff writer | Thu 2 Dec 2021 14:13 GMT

  Young people are twice as likely as those over the age of 55 to go to a place of worship this Christmas, new research has found.

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  Rich countries urged to share vaccine amid Omicron concerns

  Staff writer | Thu 2 Dec 2021 13:53 GMT

  As the international community grapples with the Omicron variant, the Bishop of Durham is calling on the UK government to "commit to redoubling efforts" to achieve vaccine equity.

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  New book shines light on abuse and racist discrimination of Catholic nuns

  Claire Giangrave | Wed 1 Dec 2021 15:48 GMT

  In a newly published book, a Vatican journalist details the mental and physical abuse, oppression and racism experienced by religious sisters.