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Church leaders respond to martyrdom of Father Jacques Hamel

Church leaders have been responding to yesterday’s murder of French Roman Catholic priest Father Jacques Hamel.

27 July 2016

Archbishop of Canterbury's New Advisor for Reconciliation

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has announced the appointment of Sarah Snyder as his new advisor for reconciliation.

27 July 2016

Government funds security at places of worship

The British government have announced a £2.4 million fund to help secure places of worship in England and Wales. 

26 July 2016

Bishops respond to deadly attacks in Germany

Two bishops responsible for Anglican and Episcopal churches in Europe have responded to Friday’s deadly shooting attack in Munich.

25 July 2016

Cumbrian church is site of Britain’s first African settlement

Researchers from the BBC have identified a north Cumbrian church as being on the site of the first ever recorded settlement of African people in Britain.

22 July 2016

Archbishop Welby welcomes refugee community sponsorship scheme

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has welcomed a new UK-government scheme to allow community groups in the country to directly sponsor a refugee family.

19 July 2016

Growing number of ex-Muslim asylum seekers baptised

An eclectic mix of Iranians, Syrians, Iraqis, Bangladeshis and Eritreans seeking asylum in the UK have become members of an Anglican Church in Stoke-on-Trent.

18 July 2016

Nice's chaplain tells BBC city "stunned" by lorry attack

The chaplain of the Anglican Church in Nice has told BBC radio that the French city is stunned by Thursday night’s attack which left 84 people dead and dozens more injured.

16 July 2016

The human "ancient treasure" at London's St Paul's Cathedral

Meet Maurice Sills - the cathedral volunteer who is about to celebrate his 101st birthday.

15 July 2016

Prayers for Nice following terror attack

Bishops responsible for European churches for the US-based Episcopal Church and the Church of England have urged people to pray following last night’s terrorist attacks in Nice.

15 July 2016