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Church leaders pay tribute to 'extraordinary' Prince Philip

Staff writer Fri 9 Apr 2021 12:56 BST

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

Prince Philip dead at 99

Nate Flannagan | Fri 9 Apr 2021 12:35 BST

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has died at the age of 99, Buckingham Palace has announced on Friday 9 April.
Archbishop says strict closure of churches at start of pandemic was a 'mistake'

Staff writer | Fri 9 Apr 2021 10:20 BST

The Archbishop of Canterbury has admitted to being "too risk-averse" at the start of the pandemic.
Jesus House pastor 'disturbed' by Starmer apology

Staff writer | Thu 8 Apr 2021 10:44 BST

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

Staff writer | Wed 7 Apr 2021 10:28 BST

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

Staff writer | Wed 7 Apr 2021 10:05 BST

No 10 said Boris Johnson's visit to the Church was "incredibly important".
Sir Keir Starmer criticised over apology for visiting Jesus House

Staff writer | Tue 6 Apr 2021 15:19 BST

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

Staff writer | Tue 6 Apr 2021 11:48 BST

Black Church leaders have expressed their disappointment over a Government report into racism in Britain today.
Most opposed to places for bishops in House of Lords - poll

Staff writer | Mon 5 Apr 2021 11:41 BST

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

Staff writer | Sun 4 Apr 2021 13:53 BST

The Pope has used his Easter message to call on the international community to help people in poorer countries receive the vaccine.
Police break up Good Friday church service

Staff writer | Sat 3 Apr 2021 17:40 BST

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

Staff writer | Sat 3 Apr 2021 9:01 BST

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.