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  Cathedral service gives thanks for Queen's 'deep links' with Scotland and its people

  Staff writer | Mon 12 Sep 2022 17:52 BST

  A service of thanksgiving for the life of the Queen was held in St Giles' Cathedral in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh on Tuesday where thousands turned out to see her coffin.

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  A reflection on Her Majesty the Queen

  Neil Gardner | Mon 12 Sep 2022 17:46 BST

  By Rev Neil Gardner, minister at Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh, the kirk of Holyroodhouse, and Edinburgh Castle.

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  A royal chaplain remembers the Queen

  Church of Scotland | Mon 12 Sep 2022 17:37 BST

  The Very Rev Dr Angus Morrison, a member of the Chapel Royal, shares his treasured memories of Her Majesty the Queen.

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  Queen gave us the 'most wonderful example' of a Christian life and death, says Archbishop

  Staff writer | Mon 12 Sep 2022 8:18 BST

  The Archbishop of Canterbury used his sermon at Canterbury Cathedral on Sunday to pay a moving tribute to the Queen and the way she lived out her Christian faith in word and deed.

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  Queen was 'the life and soul of things', says Church leader who met her days before death

  Mark King | Sat 10 Sep 2022 9:29 BST

  The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly was a guest of the Queen at Balmoral the weekend before her death.

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  Pope Francis pays tribute to Queen's 'unstinting service' and 'steadfast witness of faith'

  Jennifer Lee | Fri 9 Sep 2022 11:35 BST

  The Pope has expressed his condolences to King Charles III upon the death of his mother, the Queen, on Thursday.

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  Church bells toll as nation mourns

  Staff writer | Fri 9 Sep 2022 8:23 BST

  Churches are tolling their bells today in honour of the Queen after she died on Thursday at the age of 96.

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  A servant leader who trusted God - responses from Christians and Church leaders to death of Queen Elizabeth II

  Staff writer | Fri 9 Sep 2022 7:21 BST

  Christians and Church leaders have been paying tribute to the Queen's Christian faith and tireless dedication to the nation. Here is a collection of some of those responses.

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  Church leaders join in mourning death of Queen at 96

  Staff writer | Thu 8 Sep 2022 19:15 BST

  Church leaders have expressed their gratitude for the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, after her death today aged 96.

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  Queen's death: full statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury

  | Thu 8 Sep 2022 18:58 BST

  The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has expressed his "profound sadness" at the passing of the Queen.

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  Christians praying for the Queen amid concerns for health

  Staff writer | Thu 8 Sep 2022 15:10 BST

  "May God's presence strengthen and comfort Her Majesty, her family, and those who are caring for her at Balmoral."

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  Major Church of England study sheds light on same-sex marriage views

  Staff writer | Wed 7 Sep 2022 9:02 BST

  A major study by the Church of England has offered new insights into the strength of support for same-sex marriage among Anglicans.