Worship, weddings, christenings and funerals in COVID-secure church buildings where appropriate social distancing can be achieved, remain

The engagement of the Church of England National Investing Bodies ('NIBs'), including the Church Commissioners, is guided by the commitme

Couples who live within a parish or have a qualifying connection to it are able to marry in their parish church according to the rites of

The Church of England is in regular communication with the Government and the Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion and

Absolutely. My hon. Friend raises a really important point.

Some 1,000 Church of England parishes are directly involved in debt advice, sometimes working with debt counselling organisations such as

Yes, absolutely.

My hon. Friend is right to raise this point.

Although the Church has issued a formal apology for slavery and both archbishops undertook a public act of repentance, the Church does st

The pandemic has worsened poverty and hunger in many developing countries.