More stories in church

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  Church must lead the way in speaking out against racism in the UK, says Pentecostal leader

  Staff writer | Thu 4 Jun 2020 11:00 BST

  Pastor Agu Irukwu, National Leader of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, said people in the UK must not be under any illusion that the racial challenges seen in the US do not exist here.

• UK Church leaders call for soul-searching after George Floyd death

  Staff writer | Thu 4 Jun 2020 10:20 BST

  The UK Church is being urged to take a fresh look at racism in its midst after the death of George Floyd at the hands of white police officers in Minneapolis last week.

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  'We're not there yet,' says PM on re-opening of churches

  Staff writer | Thu 4 Jun 2020 9:42 BST

  Boris Johnson revealed concerns about the rate of infection going up if places of worship open to the public right away.

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  Christian leaders urge Government to allow re-opening of churches

  Staff writer | Wed 3 Jun 2020 9:59 BST

  Church leaders are urging the Government to re-think plans to keep places of worship closed until July.

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  Public back re-opening of churches - poll

  Staff writer | Mon 1 Jun 2020 11:16 BST

  A new poll has revealed public support for churches opening sooner than the Government's timeline of July 4.

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  Pandemic 'transforms the Church into Netflix'

  Peter Crumpler | Mon 1 Jun 2020 9:43 BST

  The Covid-19 pandemic has "propelled the Church into the contemporary world," says a new report from CPAS, an Anglican evangelical mission agency working with UK and Irish churches.

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  Cardinal Vincent Nichols says it's time for churches to re-open

  Staff writer | Mon 1 Jun 2020 9:28 BST

  The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has questioned why car showrooms and outdoor markets are allowed to re-open to the public but not church buildings.

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  Singing hymns in church could cause 'problems' post-lockdown, Government minister fears

  Staff writer | Mon 1 Jun 2020 8:40 BST

  Government minister Robert Jenrick has revealed his concerns over re-opening churches post-lockdown.

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  Pope, Archbishop share messages of hope and renewal in service to celebrate Pentecost Sunday

  Staff writer | Sun 31 May 2020 13:20 BST

  The Pope and the Archbishop of Canterbury united in an unprecedented global online service to mark Pentecost Sunday amid the restrictions of Covid-19.

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  Life and legacy of Ravi Zacharias celebrated at moving memorial service

  Staff writer | Fri 29 May 2020 17:17 BST

  Mike Pence, Louie Giglio, Lecrae and members of the renowned apologist's family spoke at the service broadcast live from Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia.

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  Bishops receive death threats over Dominic Cummings criticism

  Staff writer | Wed 27 May 2020 12:05 BST

  Bishops in the Church of England have reported receiving death threats after they spoke out against government aide Dominic Cummings.

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  'It's OK to not feel OK,' says Prince William during Church service for mental health

  Staff writer | Mon 25 May 2020 9:43 BST

  The Duke of Cambridge urged people to "reach out" if they were struggling with their mental health in a heartfelt message shared during the Church of England's online worship service on Sunday.