More stories in church

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  Oxford college dean cleared of wrongdoing after investigation

  Staff writer | Wed 9 Sep 2020 10:45 BST

  The Very Rev Professor Martyn Percy, dean of Christ Church college and its cathedral, had been accused of failing to fulfil his safeguarding responsibilities.

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  No change to guidance on church services as Government restricts social gatherings

  Staff writer | Wed 9 Sep 2020 10:21 BST

  Tough new measures are being introduced by the Government in an effort to limit a second wave of coronavirus but for now at least, they will not affect church services.

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  'Lack of desire' among black people to join the CofE

  Staff writer | Thu 3 Sep 2020 14:46 BST

  Black people are reluctant to join the Church of England because of concerns around racial injustice, an Archdeacon has said.

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  Many churches have survived Covid only by 'the skin of their teeth'

  Staff writer | Wed 2 Sep 2020 11:15 BST

  Many churches have had to make "drastic changes" to their ministry and may not have survived Covid at all if the pandemic had been as bad as originally feared, says Andy Hunter, FIEC's Scotland & North of England Director.

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  Some churches will not survive Covid, Barna president predicts

  Jennifer Lee | Thu 27 Aug 2020 19:07 BST

  As many as one in five churches may shutter completely because of the fallout from Covid-19, the president of prestigious Christian research organization, Barna Group, predicts.

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  Financial impact of Covid has been 'catastrophic', says Diocese of Sodor and Man

  Staff writer | Thu 27 Aug 2020 10:03 BST

  The Diocese of Sodor and Man says it has been pushed to the "brink of financial ruin" by the pandemic and may need to start selling off its buildings to stay afloat.

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  Churches recommend face masks at services

  Staff writer | Fri 21 Aug 2020 12:33 BST

  Churches in Ireland are asking people who attend services in person to wear face masks.

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  Christians can sing in church again as coronavirus restrictions eased

  Staff writer | Sun 16 Aug 2020 9:39 BST

  More people can now sing in churches across England after the Government further relaxed Covid-19 restrictions.

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  Bishops' ban on individual Communion cups is wrong, say top lawyers

  David Baker | Thu 13 Aug 2020 9:23 BST

  Leading lawyers have asserted that a ban by Church of England bishops on the use of individual communion cups for wine during the current pandemic is incorrect.

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  Church of England reported to Charity Commission over abuse investigations

  Staff writer | Wed 12 Aug 2020 12:04 BST

  The Church of England has said it will "cooperate fully" after being reported to the Charity Commission over its investigations into abuse.

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  Six women appointed to Vatican's previously all-male financial body

  Michael Gryboski | Mon 10 Aug 2020 7:32 BST

  Pope Francis has appointed six women to a high-level group that oversees financial matters in Vatican City that was previously only comprised of men.

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  Jesus Army accused of abuse cover-up in leaked report

  Staff writer | Wed 5 Aug 2020 16:48 BST

  A report leaked to the BBC claims that the abuse of women and children in the now-defunct Jesus Army was covered-up by senior members of the organisation.