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'Racism is an affront to God' - Church leaders lament death of George Floyd

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have spoken out against the "ongoing evil of white supremacy" following the death of George Floyd.

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Police officers kneel to pray with George Floyd protesters

Police officers have been seen kneeling and praying alongside crowds protesting the death of George Floyd last week. …

Christians being overlooked in corona food aid distribution

As the world goes through food security and financial crises due to the coronavirus pandemic, disadvantaged Christian communities in Asia, especially in Vietnam and Pakistan, are being hit the hardest as government and aid agencies discriminate against them due to their faith, according to reports. …

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• Christian leaders urge Government to allow re-opening of churches

  

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

• Dead Sea Scrolls and DNA: what the latest research tells us

  

  Two small fragments from the Book of Jeremiah were among the many to be DNA-tested by scientists.

• Boris Johnson says Britain will change immigration rules for people of Hong Kong

  

  Christian Solidarity Worldwide's Benedict Rogers was among campaigners thanking the Prime Minister for standing with the people of Hong Kong as the territory comes under increasing pressure from Beijing.

• Food banks call for more support after reporting busiest month ever during corona crisis

  

  The Trussell Trust said thousands of churches are playing a vital role but more action is needed by the Government to support low income families through the pandemic.

• Trump makes religious freedom a 'national security imperative'

  

  President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday instructing the U.S. State Department to prioritize international religious freedom in its implementation of foreign policy and budget $50 million per year toward the advancement of religious freedom.

• More honesty would go a long way to restoring trust in our leaders

  

  Trust cannot be commanded; it can only be won, which is why verbal gymnastics and a refusal to talk straight are of no help at all.

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

  

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

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

  

  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.

• Public back re-opening of churches - poll

  

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

• Dominic Cummings: why it matters and what it means for all of us

  

  Mr Cummings is unelected and yet wields great power. The accusation that he broke the rules he'd helped to make matters because if he doesn't follow them then why should anyone else? Serious stuff when tens of thousands have died and further spikes of infection are expected.

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  Open Doors 'very concerned' by threat to religious liberty in Hong Kong

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  Life and legacy of Ravi Zacharias celebrated at moving memorial service

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  Some politicians on the left 'hate faith', says Ted Cruz

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  Iraq Church leader fears country cannot cope with Covid-19

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  Eritrea's Christians are 'suffering so grievously for their faith' - Lord Alton

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• Christian leaders in joint call for churches to be allowed to re-open

  

  Christian leaders from different denominations have issued a joint call to the Government to review continued church closures over Covid-19.

• Scotland's Christians continue to pray through pandemic

  

  Christians in Scotland have been praying together at the same time each week in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

• 'Morally wrong' to expect care workers to work 'for poverty pay' without proper PPE

  

  The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, is backing calls to the Government to ensure care workers receive a living wage.

• The heart of church growth

  

  A return to the Bible and proclamation of the Gospel was at the heart of the greatest revival ever.