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Schools will be investigated if they do not provide collective worship - Government
Schools will be investigated if they do not provide collective worship - Government

Schools minister Nick Gibb has said that schools will be "investigated" if they fail to meet their obligations on providing collective worship.

62-year-old Christian executed
62-year-old Christian executed

A Christian abducted by the Islamic State last November has been executed.

Allegations of racism in Church of England are 'deeply worrying'
Allegations of racism in Church of England are 'deeply worrying'

Monday night's episode of BBC Panorama disclosed serious allegations of racism in the Church of England.

Parliamentary group calls for greater religious literacy in the media
Parliamentary group calls for greater religious literacy in the media

Religion should be part of the required training for journalists to improve their religious literacy and avoid stereotyping, a major new report from parliamentarians has said.

Prince Philip funeral remembers his 'courage, fortitude and faith'
Prince Philip funeral remembers his 'courage, fortitude and faith'

Prince Philip was remembered at his funeral on Saturday as a man of faith who served the Queen "with unwavering loyalty".

Christian coalition writes to headteachers over RSE concerns
Christian coalition writes to headteachers over RSE concerns

The Christian Coalition for Education has written to headteachers across the country urging them to be careful about what they teach in Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) lessons.

Churches will be allowed to pray for people with unwanted same-sex attraction, says PM
Churches will be allowed to pray for people with unwanted same-sex attraction, says PM

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has assured churches worried about a ban on conversion therapy that they will still be allowed to pray for people who approach them for help or advice about their sexuality.

Nearly 1,000 church leaders sign letter opposing vaccine passports
Nearly 1,000 church leaders sign letter opposing vaccine passports

The letter, to be sent to Boris Johnson and the devolved nations' first ministers, calls the introduction of vaccine passports "one of the most dangerous policy proposals ever to be made in the history of British politics".

Former Archbishop recalls 'very terrifying' experience of preaching to Prince Philip

The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Baron Williams of Oystermouth, has recalled with humour his experience of delivering sermons to the Duke of Edinburgh, who died last Friday at the age of 99.

Police apologise for halting church service on Good Friday
Police apologise for halting church service on Good Friday

Police officers visited Christ the King Polish Church in Balham, London, on Sunday to apologise for halting a Good Friday service.

Archbishop pays moving tribute to Prince Philip at intimate remembrance service

A special service was held in remembrance of Prince Philip at Canterbury Cathedral on Sunday.

National count to assess biodiversity in churchyards
National count to assess biodiversity in churchyards

Hundreds of churches have signed up to take part in a national count over the summer that will assess the level of nature in Britain's churchyards.

Prayers for Prince Philip and the royal family
Prayers for Prince Philip and the royal family

Special prayers have been made available and an online book of condolence opened by the Church of England following the death of the Queen's husband, Prince Philip.

Prince Philip: an 'outstanding example of Christian service'

Church leaders are praying for the royal family after the death of the Queen's husband, Prince Philip, at the age of 99.

Assyrian Christian priest sentenced to two years in prison in Turkey
Assyrian Christian priest sentenced to two years in prison in Turkey

A priest in Turkey has received a two-year prison sentence for supposedly providing food and water to a terrorist organisation.

Church leaders pay tribute to 'extraordinary' Prince Philip

Church leaders have paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, who has died aged 99 after 73 faithful years as the Queen's consort.