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Record number of grants awarded for conservation in parish churches
06/06/2026
Grants for conservation of historic items and works of art in parish churches more than doubled in 2025 to nearly £600,000, with a record number of grants awarded by the Church of England.
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Comment from Bishop of Southampton following the murder of Henry Nowak
03/06/2026
The Bishop of Southampton, the Rt Revd Rhiannon King, has given a statement following the murder of Henry Nowak.
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Lead Bishops for Racial Justice comment on murder of Henry Nowak
03/06/2026
Bishops Arun Arora and Rosemarie Mallett call on Christians to join them in praying for England.
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Update on Bristol Crown Nominations Commission process
27/05/2026
Existing CNC for Bristol to reconvene.
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House of Bishops meeting May 2026
21/05/2026
The House of Bishops met in person from 19th to 21st May in York.
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New listed places of worship fund launched
19/05/2026
Guidance on applying to a Government grants fund including help to pay for urgent fabric repairs and essential improvements, such as electrical upgrades, heating, toilets and step-free access, has been published today.
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Bishop Joanne speaks on justice in maiden House of Lords Speech
19/05/2026
Bishop Joanne warns that lives are being destroyed by miscarriages of justice.
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Archbishop of Canterbury calls to 'make strangers neighbours' amid rising hostility
18/05/2026
Responding to the King’s Speech, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, spoke about the importance of hope at a time of rising hate crime, intimidation and hostility.
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‘Protect us from the perils of division and hatred’ – Bishops’ prayer for nation
15/05/2026
Bishops issue invitation to Christians to pray for wisdom and love in national life in face of 'division and hatred'
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Pope Leo encourages Christians to share the Good News in message marking start of global prayer campaign
14/05/2026
The Good News of Christ needs to be shared, Pope Leo says in a video message launched today for the start of the worldwide Thy Kingdom Come (TKC) international prayer movement for more people to come to know Jesus.
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