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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.

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  Church services resume in Scotland, but with no more than 50 people

  Staff writer | Wed 15 Jul 2020 9:15 BST

  Churches can resume congregational worship, baptisms and christenings from today but attendance is capped at 50 people, subject to social distancing of 2m.

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  £1m fund to help cathedral choirs weather impact of Covid-19

  Staff writer | Mon 13 Jul 2020 10:02 BST

  Third Estates Commissioner Dr Eve Pool said England's cathedrals were facing "enormous" challenges as a result of Covid-19.

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  CofE has become 'tribal and divided', says Archbishop of York

  Staff writer | Sat 11 Jul 2020 15:55 BST

  The new Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has spoken of his desire to see the Church of England become more united.