Migrant domestic abuse victims must be supported too - bishops
The Bishop of London said immigration status was being "weaponised".
The Bishop of London said immigration status was being "weaponised".
Thousands of BBC local radio listeners across England tuned in to an unusual sporting-themed church service on Sunday morning. It wasn't broadcast from a typical place of worship, a church or a cathedral, but from Wycombe Wanderers FC
Some church leaders have made the decision to close their doors during England's third national lockdown, while other places of worship are staying open.
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has ordered places of worship to close, while south of the border they can remain open for public worship.
In his first Angelus of the New Year, Pope Francis spoke of the importance of being peacemakers following the "painful" events of the past year.
There may be more pandemics in the future unless mankind learns how to be a good steward of the Earth, the Archbishop of York has warned.
Churches across England have been using angels in creative installations to share a message of comfort and hope with the nation over what has been a difficult Christmas for many.
The former Archbishop of York is to be made a life peer in the House of Lords.
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.
Just a phone call and a chat can help someone get through Christmas on their own, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
Church leaders have called for intervention by the UK Government to support truck drivers facing the prospect of being stranded in Dover over Christmas.
The Archbishop of Canterbury is advising the elderly to stay at home this Christmas rather than head out to attend church on Christmas Day.
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.