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  Dec 21, 2024

  The little-known history of the Nativity play

  In the run-up to Christmas, primary schools and Sunday schools often put on Nativity plays. This custom, however, is a surprisingly modern tradition. Here is its story.

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  Dec 19, 2024

  Fmr. archbishop of Canterbury resigns as priest after BBC investigation

  The former Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, has resigned as a priest after a BBC investigation claimed that he failed to properly handle a sexual misconduct case.

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  Dec 13, 2024

  Archaeologists unearth oldest Christian artifact north of the Alps

  Archaeologists in Germany have confirmed the discovery of a 1,750-year-old amulet containing a silver scroll, now recognized as the oldest physical evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.

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  Dec 6, 2024

  Archbishop of Canterbury accused of making light of abuse scandal in House of Lords speech

  The outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has come under fire over a speech to the House of Lords in his first public address since announcing his resignation under a storm of controversy last month. 

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  Dec 2, 2024

  French Pres. Emmanuel Macron celebrates Notre Dame restoration: 'You have transformed ashes into art'

  Notre Dame cathedral, one of the most cherished symbols of French heritage and Christian devotion, is set to reopen its doors after a five-year restoration following the devastating fire that engulfed it on April 15, 2019.

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  Nov 30, 2024

  Who was St. Andrew and why is he the patron saint of Scotland?

  Nov. 30 is St Andrew's Day. Who was St. Andrew and why is he patron saint of Scotland? 

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  Nov 28, 2024

  Most citizens fear being 'coerced into assisted dying,' half don't know it doesn't offer life-prolonging treatment: poll

  Fresh polling has revealed widespread concern about plans to legalize assisted suicide ahead of a debate in Parliament this Friday on changing the law. 

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  Nov 25, 2024

  Christian faith leaders urge lawmakers to oppose assisted suicide bill

  The Bishop of London and Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster are among the signatories of a joint statement by faith leaders urging MPs not to pass a bill legalizing assisted suicide.

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  Nov 22, 2024

  Police action should be 'considered' over Church of England failings, reviewer believes

  The author of the review that led to the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury has said police action should be considered over the Church of England's failings. 

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  Nov 14, 2024

  Church of England senior clergy facing calls for more resignations

  More senior clergy in the Church of England might need to resign following the Archbishop of Canterbury's decision to step down over personal failings in how decades of "abhorrent" child abuse by the late John Smyth was responded to.