Church
John Sentamu to be made a life peer
The former Archbishop of York is to be made a life peer in the House of Lords.
Pope calls for Covid vaccine to be made available to all in Urbi et Orbi message
The Pope has used his traditional Christmas Day Urbi et Orbi message to remember those who have suffered this year because of conflict, humanitarian crises, natural disasters or coronavirus.
Give the lonely a call this Christmas, says Archbishop
Just a phone call and a chat can help someone get through Christmas on their own, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
Church leaders 'dismayed' by Dover situation
Church leaders have called for intervention by the UK Government to support truck drivers facing the prospect of being stranded in Dover over Christmas.
Welby's message to the elderly this Christmas: 'do what is sensible'
The Archbishop of Canterbury is advising the elderly to stay at home this Christmas rather than head out to attend church on Christmas Day.
Communal worship still allowed in England's new tier 4 but Johnson backtracks on Christmas flexibility
Churches in the newly announced tier 4 will still be permitted to open for services when it comes into effect across parts of England on Sunday.
Leading evangelical church announces 'state of broken partnership' with Church of England House of Bishops
St Helen's Bishopsgate said that the division in the House of Bishops on sexuality had "resulted in a muddled message and confusion for churchgoers across England"
Stephen Cottrell's successor as Bishop of Chelmsford announced
Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani is to be next Bishop of Chelmsford, succeeding Stephen Cottrell.
After a turbulent year, Church leaders to see in 2021 with week of prayer
'Declaration' coincides with what is traditionally significant time in the black majority Church, when churches would normally come together to ring in the New Year with prayer, worship and celebration followed by a week of corporate prayer and fasting.
Christmas funding boost for historic churches left cash-strapped by Covid-19
Historic churches normally kept afloat by income from events and visitors are getting an early Christmas gift in the form of some much-needed funding.
Church and civic groups unite to champion religious freedom
The Church of England has joined a consortium of organisations working together to advance freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) around the world.
New jurisdiction launched for orthodox Anglicans in Europe
A new Anglican jurisdiction has been launched in Europe to provide oversight for those with orthodox beliefs.
Reach out to the lonely this Christmas, say Church leaders
The Church leaders are encouraging people to share "simple messages of care and concern" for neighbours this Christmas.
Suffolk churches facing £1m shortfall after Covid
The pandemic has pushed the Church of England in Suffolk into the red, with diocesan leaders seeking donations to help plug the gap.
Public singing is a 'reasonable balance', says Bishop of London
Government guidelines permitting public singing outdoors this Christmas "will bring comfort and joy to many", the Bishop of London has said.
Nativity plays and outdoor carolling can go ahead, Church rep confirms
Andrew Selous, the Church of England's representative in the Commons, has told MPs that Nativity plays and outdoor carolling can go ahead.