Church of Scotland faces backlash over use of the word ‘leper’ for crossword clue as campaigners claim it is ‘derogatory and harmful’ The Church of Scotland’s Life and Work magazine had word leper in a crossword Term infuriated the CEO of the Leprosy Mission Scotland who wrote to church Linda Todd said that the term … Read more
Anglican priest brands Boris and Carrie ‘the new Tudors’ after twice-divorced PM was able to re-marry in Catholic church while other divorcees had to tie knot in registry office Twice divorced Prime Minister married practicing Catholic Carrie Symonds Previous marriages not considered valid as they were not Catholic ceremonies Was married to Allegra Mostyn-Owen for … Read more
How twice-wed Boris Johnson was able to marry in a Catholic church: Diocese of Westminster confirms that as someone baptised in the faith, Prime Minister’s previous nuptials were not considered valid Twice divorced Prime Minister married practicing Catholic Carrie Symonds Previous marriages not considered valid as they were not Catholic ceremonies Was married to Allegra … Read more
Charlotte Church has given fans a glimpse inside her quirky £2.5 million South Wales home that boasts a school in the annex. The 35-year-old singer lives in the well-heeled village of Dinas Powys with her husband Jonathan Powell and their nine-month-old daughter whose name is yet to be disclosed, and her children, Ruby, 13, and son Dexter, 12, who … Read more
Radio star Merrick Watts and his wife Georgina buy $3.75 million converted 100-year-old CHURCH in Maroubra By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 10:44 BST, 24 April 2021 | Updated: 10:44 BST, 24 April 2021 Merrick Watts and his wife Georgina are moving to a fascinating new home. The comedian and radio star, 47, … Read more
Amen to that! Pastor who leaves VERY powerful signs addressing social issues outside his church gains 18,000 likes on Facebook after they go viral Clackamas United Church of Christ in Milwaukie has gone viral on social media Church has gained a reputation for signs showing acceptance to all people Over 18,000 people have liked the church’s … Read more
Boris Johnson pays tribute to the army of church volunteers who have helped Britain’s remarkable vaccination effort in his Easter message Boris Johnson thanks ‘millions of Good Samaritans’ in Britain’s vaccination effort The PM expresses sympathy for Christians who can’t celebrate Easter as normal He noted that churches across the UK are opening their doors … Read more
Moment police shut down Good Friday service at Polish church in south London for breaching Covid rules as worshippers are threatened with £200 fines Officers shut down the religious ceremony in Balham High Street at around 5pm Worshippers were told the gathering was ‘unlawful’ and threatened £200 fines Guidance states communal worship is legal as … Read more
The Church of England has withdrawn its advice for hosting an Easter meal at home following backlash from priests and Rabbis over claims it ‘appropriated’ Jewish Seder tradition. The guidance was issued on how to celebrate Maundy Thursday – which marks the beginning of the three-day celebration of Easter – at home amid the coronavirus … Read more
The Archbishop of Canterbury has railed against the creeping trend of cancel culture as a ‘huge threat’ to the Church of England’s future. Justin Welby also defended the right to freedom of speech after a teacher was suspended for showing his class a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad. In a rare intervention, the head of the … Read more