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Archbishop says strict closure of churches at start of pandemic was a 'mistake'
Archbishop says strict closure of churches at start of pandemic was a 'mistake'

The Archbishop of Canterbury has admitted to being "too risk-averse" at the start of the pandemic.

Justin Welby and Vincent Nichols condemn cuts to international aid
Justin Welby and Vincent Nichols condemn cuts to international aid

The Archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales have urged the Government to re-think cuts to international aid.

Jesus House pastor 'disturbed' by Starmer apology
Jesus House pastor 'disturbed' by Starmer apology

The pastor of the London church that Sir Keir Starmer apologised for visiting says he is "disturbed" by the Labour leader's comments.

Christian Labour MP Stephen Timms defends Jesus House over LGBT backlash
Christian Labour MP Stephen Timms defends Jesus House over LGBT backlash

Labour MP Stephen Timms has praised the "extraordinary work" of Jesus House after Sir Keir Starmer apologised over a visit to the church last week.

No 10 stands by Prime Minister's Jesus House visit after Starmer apology
No 10 stands by Prime Minister's Jesus House visit after Starmer apology

No 10 said Boris Johnson's visit to the Church was "incredibly important".

Sir Keir Starmer criticised over apology for visiting Jesus House
Sir Keir Starmer criticised over apology for visiting Jesus House

Sir Keir Starmer has been criticised after he apologised for visiting Jesus House because it has a traditional view of sexuality.

Government's race report contradicts 'lived experiences' of racism - black Church leaders
Government's race report contradicts 'lived experiences' of racism - black Church leaders

Black Church leaders have expressed their disappointment over a Government report into racism in Britain today.

Shift to online services is helping to reach those outside the Church - report
Shift to online services is helping to reach those outside the Church - report

A major new report on the impact of the pandemic on Scottish churches has found doors opening to those who previously did not attend.

Church was right to be strict in coronavirus response, says Archbishop of York
Church was right to be strict in coronavirus response, says Archbishop of York

The Archbishop of York has defended the Church of England's response to the first national lockdown last year and the order to churches to close.

Most opposed to places for bishops in House of Lords - poll
Most opposed to places for bishops in House of Lords - poll

Over half of Brits think that there should not be reserved places for Church of England bishops in the House of Lords.

Pope calls for fair access to vaccine on Easter Sunday

The Pope has used his Easter message to call on the international community to help people in poorer countries receive the vaccine.

'Choose a better future,' says Archbishop of Canterbury in Easter sermon
'Choose a better future,' says Archbishop of Canterbury in Easter sermon

The Archbishop of Canterbury says the world should not go on as it did before the Covid-19 pandemic.

Police break up Good Friday church service
Police break up Good Friday church service

Police said they halted a church service in London on Good Friday because worshippers "were clearly not socially distanced".

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick thanks Christians for their efforts during the pandemic
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick thanks Christians for their efforts during the pandemic

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has thanked Christian and other faith communities for all they have done to support the Covid-19 effort after a challenging year.

Supreme Court refuses to hear Pippa Knight case
Supreme Court refuses to hear Pippa Knight case

The UK Supreme Court has refused to hear the case of a 5-year-old girl whose life support doctors want to turn off.

Franklin Graham's views on marriage cannot be characterised as 'extremist', says court
Franklin Graham's views on marriage cannot be characterised as 'extremist', says court

The court also rejected the claim that Graham's views on marriage were "extremist".