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King Charles expresses 'deep sadness' over death of Pope Benedict XVI
King Charles expresses 'deep sadness' over death of Pope Benedict XVI

King Charles III recalled "with fondness" meeting the Pope Emeritus at the Vatican in 2009.

Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

The Archbishop of Canterbury has paid tribute to the former Pope Benedict XVI as "one of the greatest theologians of his age" following his death at the age of 95.

Cardinal Nichols 'deeply saddened' by death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Cardinal Nichols 'deeply saddened' by death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has expressed his sadness over the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Former Pope Benedict XVI passes away at 95
Former Pope Benedict XVI passes away at 95

The Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95.

Catholic faithful praying for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Catholic faithful praying for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Catholics are praying for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI after Pope Francis revealed that he is "very ill".

\'This is wrong\' - Anglican priest challenges CofE leaders to condemn arrest of woman in silent prayer
'This is wrong' - Anglican priest challenges CofE leaders to condemn arrest of woman in silent prayer

An Anglican priest, the Rev. Calvin Robinson, has challenged leaders of the Church of England, including Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, to speak out against the arrest of a British pro-life activist, Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, for silently praying outside an abortion clinic in Birmingham.

Pope Francis asks for prayers for Benedict XVI
Pope Francis asks for prayers for Benedict XVI

There has been "an aggravation" in Benedict XVI's health, the Holy See press office confirmed.

Sunday school looks different since pandemic's start: from monthly to missing
Sunday school looks different since pandemic's start: from monthly to missing

'If you kept it online, you probably don't have a religious education programme now,' expert Scott Thumma said of children's activities.

Dozens of churches receive Christmas funding boost
Dozens of churches receive Christmas funding boost

Some 49 historic churches have received funding to safeguard their buildings just in time for Christmas.

Archbishop remembers those suffering in hardship in Christmas Day sermon
Archbishop remembers those suffering in hardship in Christmas Day sermon

The Archbishop has spoken of the light that overcomes the darkness in his Christmas Day sermon as he remembered the people of Ukraine and those suffering closer to home because of the cost of living crisis.

Homeless drop-in offers friendship, food and hope on Christmas Day
Homeless drop-in offers friendship, food and hope on Christmas Day

Sanctuary 21, The Salvation Army's drop-in for the homeless in Durham, is hosting a Christmas Day dinner with turkey and all the trimmings, and gifts for the guests.

Salvation Army gets people together to watch King's first Christmas Day broadcast
Salvation Army gets people together to watch King's first Christmas Day broadcast

It is the first King's Christmas Day message to be broadcast across the nation in 70 years following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September.

Anger over 'woke' rewording of traditional Christmas carol
Anger over 'woke' rewording of traditional Christmas carol

Rewording of the traditional Christmas carol "God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman" to be more inclusive and diverse has been derided on social media.

Churches excited to welcome people in after two years of Covid disruption
Churches excited to welcome people in after two years of Covid disruption

Churches are excited to be hosting in-person services and events this Christmas after Covid caused many gatherings to be cancelled or moved online in the last two years.

CofE makes progress towards 2030 carbon target
CofE makes progress towards 2030 carbon target

The Church of England saw a "gradual but steady" reduction in its carbon emissions during 2021.

Pastor suspects Satanists after dead animal found hanging on flagpole
Pastor suspects Satanists after dead animal found hanging on flagpole

The vicar of the church suspects the animals' bodies were deliberately dumped by satanists.