Found 7 resource(s) in 'News', for January 2026.
News (all stories) for January 2026
Anglicans in Hong Kong offer prayers and support in aftermath of deadly fire Bishop Martyn welcomes end of two-child limit “The suffering in Sudan is almost unbearable” – Bishop of Leeds Government urged to keep VAT grants for repairs Dublin given a Roman Catholic cathedral Archbishops’ Council response to Charity Commission case review Church of... (1548 words)Church of England weddings at historic low
The Church of England conducted fewer weddings than ever in 2023, as the number of people in England and Wales getting married in religious ceremonies has slumped to a new low. In 2023, 23,004 marriages were recorded by the Church of England and Church in Wales, according to recent data from the Office of National... (142 words)Anglicans in Hong Kong offer prayers and support in aftermath of deadly fire
“Pray with us,” the Archbishop of Hong Kong, the Most Revd Andrew Chan, has asked, following a horrific fire in seven residential tower blocks in Wang Fuk Court, in Tai Po. At least 146 people were killed. The complex was home to about 4600 people, and in addition to those killed, dozens have been critically... (158 words)Government urged to keep VAT grants for repairs
The Chancellor has been urged to retain a tax scheme for listed places of worship, as a survey, recently published, showed the majority of the UK population backs government support to help churches pay for repairs to their buildings. A poll shows that two in five people, or 43 per cent of all adults, report... (449 words)“The suffering in Sudan is almost unbearable” – Bishop of Leeds
The situation in Sudan is “so dire that ‘urgent’ does not do justice to the need for action,” the Bishop of Leeds, Nick Baines, has warned in his final speech in the House of Lords. Bishop Nick, who is retiring, used his last appearance in the House after more than a decade to secure a debate... (206 words)Archbishops’ Council response to Charity Commission case review
The Archbishops’ Council has welcomed the findings of the recently published Charity Commission case review on safeguarding improvements. A spokesperson said: “It provides valuable clarity to support ongoing improvements in our work. We are reassured by the Commission’s finding of no evidence of mismanagement or misconduct, and that the Commission recognises the charity has made... (171 words)Dublin given a Roman Catholic cathedral
Dublin is to have a Roman Catholic cathedral – for the first time in 500 years. And it has the Pope to thank: Pope Leo XIV has designated St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral as the cathedral of the archdiocese of Dublin. Before the 16th century, the cathedral in Dublin was Christ Church, and St Patrick’s served as... (181 words)
That's all in this category for this month - want more? Click here to view all items in this category (for any month).