Church
Calls for a National Day of Prayer as England heads into second national lockdown
Christians are being asked to pray for the nation on 13 November as the Covid-19 crisis shows no sign of ending.
Church closures necessary to reduce 'overall spread' of coronavirus, says Prime Minister
The Prime Minister has defended plans to close churches and other places of worship during the second national lockdown starting in England on Thursday.
Suspension of in-person services is a 'huge loss', say Archbishops
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York said the sacramental life of the church "cannot be seen as an optional extra".
Anglo-Catholic bishops warn of 'anger' over church closures in second national lockdown
Anglo-Catholic bishops have backed calls to the Government to re-think church closures during lockdown.
Church closures in second national lockdown are a 'source of anguish', say Catholic leaders
Catholic leaders have attacked the imposition of a second national lockdown on England that includes church closures.
Steve Timmis' church 'truly sorry' for 'pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour'
A Sheffield church has issued an "unreserved apology" to all those "harmed" under the leadership of its former pastor Steve Timmis.
Government must repair relations with people of Manchester - bishop
The Bishop of Manchester has warned of a "strong perception" in the north-west of the country that local leaders have been treated "with a great lack of respect".
Pope Francis signals approval of same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis has called for the creation of civil union laws that would help same-sex couples create families as "children of God," challenging a previous conclusion by the Catholic Church that endorsing such unions would be an "approval of deviant behavior."
Church of England Evangelical Council appoints Bishop of Birkenhead as National Director
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has announced the appointment of the Bishop of Birkenhead as its National Director.
Church of England must change, says Archbishop of York
The new Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has used his enthronement speech to call for change in the Church of England.
Britain's reputation will 'suffer great harm' if international laws are broken over Brexit - Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged the Government to respect international law and work to preserve peace in Northern Ireland.
Urgent call to Government to save church buildings
Anglican and Catholic Church leaders have issued a joint appeal for more government funding to protect key services run by local churches, many of which have come under increasing financial pressure because of Covid-19.
Church 'distressed' after vandal filmed trying to tear down cross
An east London church has spoken of its distress after a vandal was caught on video trying to tear down its cross.
Church of England launches Anti-Racism Taskforce to tackle racial inequality
A new taskforce has been launched to oversee changes aimed at achieving racial equality in the Church of England.
Western Isles Christians fear new relationships lessons will 'prematurely sexualise' children
The Church of Scotland Presbytery of Lewis has raised concerns over teaching on relationship, sexual health and parenthood (RSHP) in the region's schools.
Church launches £250,000 support scheme for UK nationals living in France
The Bishop in Europe, Robert Innes, said the prospect of applying for residency post-Brexit was a "daunting" one for many UK nationals.