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  1. Archbishop of Canterbury FC lace up for green campaign alongside Premier League stars

    17/01/2023

    Archbishop of Canterbury’s football team to host a ‘green’ football match as part of national campaign

  2. Chaplains: how we can pray during a 'very different' World Cup

    17/11/2022

    The lead chaplains to English football talk about their hopes for Qatar, the work of chaplains in sport, and practising penalties

  3. Church of England backs sports ministry

    13/02/2020

    Sports and fitness activities are to be championed as part of plans by the Church of England to reach more people with the message of the Christian faith and promote the wellbeing of communities, it is announced today.

  4. Euro 2020 Final can be a national blessing says chaplain who predicted England and Italy success

    10/07/2021

    A month ago Premier League Chaplain Matt Baker predicted that England and Italy would be the best two teams at Euro 2020. We caught up with him ahead of Sunday’s final.

  5. Synod Officers condemn "disgraceful" racism following Euro 2020 final

    12/07/2021

    The Officers of the General Synod, including the Archbishop of York, have condemned racist abuse directed towards England footballers reported following Sunday's Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy.

  6. Who is losing out at the Qatar World Cup?

    18/11/2022

    The Bishop of Derby, Libby Lane, looks ahead to a World Cup with serious concerns