Church of England child sex abuse allegations ‘marked by secrecy’
The Church of England’s response to child sex abuse allegations was “marked by secrecy”, a report has found. Former Archbishop
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9,000 new homes to be built on Church of England land
In a newly published report by the Church Commissioners CoE investment fund managers (CoE), the potential for 9000 new homes has been confirmed
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Church of England told to print sexual abuse helpline on service sheets in landmark review
Abuse in the Church of England is so widespread all parishes should print the safeguarding hotline number on service sheets, an independent report has
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Church of England offers coffee, cake and community solidarity as it “prays for country” ahead of Brexit
Since the referendum, it has had the capacity to create awkward silences at dinner parties, the demise of even the
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Longest serving Church of England bishop faces calls to resign after court hears he knew about paedophile priest
The longest-serving bishop in the Church of England is facing calls to resign after it emerged he knew about a
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Church of England to hold first service in Farsi after a huge rise in Iranian converts
When the Bishop of Loughborough was 13-years-old, her brother was murdered for being a Christian. Born and raised in Iran,
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19th century law puts pay to St Peter’s Church donation
Members of Norton Town Council have been told they are unable to make a donation to a church boiler appeal due
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Church of England urges five days of prayer for poor as Brexit looms
Justin Welby says economic warnings cannot be ignored and focus must be on the vulnerable. The Church of England is
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Church of England should make land available for gypsies and travellers, General Synod votes
The Church of England should make land available for gypsies and travellers, the General Synod has voted, despite concerns that they bring “a
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Service with a smile as church rules changed
The Church of England has abandoned a law making Sunday services compulsory in all churches – and the local clergy
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BBC ‘burying’ Songs of Praise in lunchtime slot:
Senior religious figures in Northern Ireland have voiced their disappointment at the BBC’s decision to move the broadcast time of
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More than 5,500 UK churches convert to renewable energy
As temperatures soar around the world, raising concerns about climate change, more than 5,500 churches have put their faith in
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First female bishop receives Honorary Degree
The first female bishop of the Church of England, the Right Reverend Libby Lane, received the Honorary Degree of Doctor
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Welby intervention on fossil fuels divestment opens door to church investment policy review
Following the news that the Archbishop of Canterbury played a crucial role in the divestment of £20 million of fossil
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