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Cathedral canon crowdfunding legal action against Scotland's lockdown restrictions on places of worship
A cathedral canon in Glasgow has launched a crowdfunding appeal to support legal action against the Scottish Government's decision to close places of worship during the lockdown.
Calls for churches to close as Covid numbers soar
London Mayor Sadiq Khan, council and Church leaders are calling on churches to close because of spiralling coronavirus cases.
Take steps now to prevent lead theft, churches told
Churches are being urged to increase security measures at their buildings after a spate of lead thefts over the last two years caused more than £2m in damage.
US should remove Trump from power after attack on Capitol - Archbishop
The Archbishop of Wales has said the US should seriously consider invoking the 25th Amendment against Donald Trump after Wednesday's attack on the Capitol.
Archbishop of Wales, John Davies, to retire in May
Archbishop John Davies, 67, has led the Church in Wales for the last four years while also serving as Bishop of Swansea and Brecon for 13 years.
Northern Ireland's Church leaders suspend public worship over rising Covid cases
Church leaders in Northern Ireland have suspended public worship after a new stay at home order came into force in the province on Friday.
'Mistakes have been made' in handling of Ravi Zacharias allegations, says UK branch of RZIM
The Zacharias Trust - the UK branch of RZIM - has called for a "profound apology" to be issued to any victims of Ravi Zacharias after the global ministry admitted allegations of sexual misconduct appeared to be true.
Christian Concern considering legal action over forced closure of churches in Scottish lockdown
The public policy group said that churches were safe places and that the decision to open or close should be left with them.
Churches split over staying open during lockdown
England's decision to allow places of worship to remain open during the third national lockdown has revealed a split in opinion among churches.
Migrant domestic abuse victims must be supported too - bishops
The Bishop of London said immigration status was being "weaponised".
British authorities accused of euthanasia by the 'back door' after ordering withdrawal of nutrition and fluids from disabled man
The mother of a disabled Polish man living in the UK has spoken of her anguish after the courts ruled that life-sustaining treatment be withdrawn.
Pastors weigh up whether to open or close in England's latest lockdown
Some church leaders have made the decision to close their doors during England's third national lockdown, while other places of worship are staying open.
'Amen and a woman': it's 'sad' to see the word 'misused', says bishop
It is "sad" to see the word 'Amen' be "misunderstood and misused", the Bishop of Worcester has said after a prayer to open Congress on Sunday was ended with the words "Amen and a woman".
Churches close in Scotland but stay open in England as new national lockdowns begin
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has ordered places of worship to close, while south of the border they can remain open for public worship.
Pastor's answered prayer as simple piece of technology opens up online learning for children in poverty
Children in the UK are experiencing huge disruption to their education but most have wifi in the home. In impoverished countries, children who are already disadvantaged by extreme poverty face the additional challenge of having little to no technology at home.
Scottish Government needs to be 'very careful' about endorsing trans school guidance
The Christian Institute has called for caution after reports that the Scottish Government is planning to endorse new transgender guidance for schools.