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Freedom of expression curtailed by Beijing security law, says Primate of Hong Kong
ONE YEAR since the introduction of the national security law imposed on Hong Kong by Beijing, religious worship may have continued, but the Church’s freedom of expression has been curtailed, the Primate of Hong Kong, the Most Revd Andrew Chan, has...

5th Sunday after Trinity
EZEKIEL is exceptionally careful about claiming that he has encountered God. Unlike Isaiah, who was plain and direct (6.1), he avoids definite statements as far as he can: “something that seemed like a human form . . . something like gleaming ambe...

Gold for Salisbury Cathedral’s eco work
SALISBURY has become the first cathedral in the UK to gain a Gold Eco-Church Award for its efforts to address the climate crisis. The award, announced last week, is organised by the nature-conservation charity A Rocha UK. There are currently 3500 ...

Singing in places of worship is now allowed in Wales, with precautions
CONGREGATIONAL singing and chanting are now allowed indoors in places of worship in Wales, after updated guidelines were issued by the Welsh Government on Monday. The guidance on the government website continues to lay heavy emphasis on the “signi...

Archbishop of Canterbury tries out as Big Issue seller
THE Archbishop of Canterbury has gone undercover to find out what it is like to be on the streets selling The Big Issue. Despite selling only five copies of the magazine which supports the homeless, Archbishop Welby said that he had enjoyed his 40...

Faith communities ‘vital’ during the pandemic, says report
FAITH communities have been pivotal in supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable groups during the pandemic, a new report says. The Government will require their active support and investment if it is to accelerate the process of recovery, says the ...