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  Church of England reported to Charity Commission over abuse investigations

  Staff writer | Wed 12 Aug 2020 12:04 BST

  The Church of England has said it will "cooperate fully" after being reported to the Charity Commission over its investigations into abuse.

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  Six women appointed to Vatican's previously all-male financial body

  Michael Gryboski | Mon 10 Aug 2020 7:32 BST

  Pope Francis has appointed six women to a high-level group that oversees financial matters in Vatican City that was previously only comprised of men.

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  Jesus Army accused of abuse cover-up in leaked report

  Staff writer | Wed 5 Aug 2020 16:48 BST

  A report leaked to the BBC claims that the abuse of women and children in the now-defunct Jesus Army was covered-up by senior members of the organisation.

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  Emeritus Pope Benedict in 'fragile' condition after visit to Germany

  Staff writer | Mon 3 Aug 2020 14:15 BST

  Emeritus Pope Benedict is reported to be seriously ill after a visit to Germany to see his dying brother.

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  Critics of Sheffield Cathedral's decision to close 400-year-old choir consider legal action

  Staff writer | Thu 30 Jul 2020 9:48 BST

  Over 4,000 people have signed a petition calling on the cathedral to reconsider the closure of the choir.

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  Nuclear weapons are 'an evil', says Church leader ahead of Hiroshima's 75th anniversary

  Staff writer | Wed 29 Jul 2020 12:32 BST

  The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly has added his name to a statement calling for a world free of nuclear weapons ahead of the 75th anniversary of the atomic bomb being dropped on Hiroshima.

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  'Big Conversation' on clergy wellbeing launched

  Staff writer | Wed 29 Jul 2020 11:56 BST

  Church of England clergy are being encouraged to share their views on how greater care can be taken of their health and wellbeing.

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  Church investigating Archbishop's handling of abuse complaints

  Staff writer | Tue 28 Jul 2020 9:51 BST

  The Church of England is investigating the Archbishop of Canterbury's handling of allegations of abuse by the late John Smyth QC.

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  New owners planning 'vibrant future' for architecturally significant seminary ruins

  Staff writer | Sat 25 Jul 2020 14:29 BST

  A rundown seminary regarded by architectural conservationists as having worldwide significance has been handed to new owners by the Archdiocese of Glasgow.

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  Anger after Sheffield Cathedral decides to shut down beloved choir

  Staff writer | Thu 23 Jul 2020 15:13 BST

  Sheffield Cathedral has been widely criticised on social media after announcing the closure of its choir over concerns that it is not diverse enough.

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  Loneliness and isolation are top priorities for churches after lockdown

  Staff writer | Wed 15 Jul 2020 11:22 BST

  Over half of the 638 church leaders surveyed from across the UK predict that loneliness and isolation will remain pressing issues for at least a year after the end of lockdown.