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Cherish the character of the C of E From exile in Egypt they came, settling in a land they believed had been given to them by God himself, armed with Law and Commandment. Subscriber only	Giles Fraser: Exposing the flaws of choice A study from the University of London, which was published this week, says that Down-syndrome pregnancies have risen by 70 per cent. Subscriber only	Paul Vallely: Diversity need not threaten unity The Pope is backing a broad Church, just when Anglicans abandon it Subscriber only

Simon Parke: No answer required “THEY never answer the question!” is a standard complaint about politicians. Subscriber only	Thoughts on Thought for the Day AS FIREWORKS explode and bonfires rage, few will spare a thought for the battle for religious control that was behind the events of 5 November 1605. Subscriber only	New ways to mount up like eagles Clergy are at the sharp end of bereavement. Subscriber only

100 years ago: ‘Sweated curates’ THE Daily News, in its comments on the Mansion House meeting in support of the Queen Victoria Clergy Fund, made some statements. Subscriber only	Leader: Saints and leaders “CANNOT you give us something definite to cling to in parishes where the Church is hardly ever mentioned and where the Faith is never taught?” Subscriber only	Is the Pope’s move really reform or rupture? ‘We Anglican beggars may not be in a position to be choosers’ Subscriber only

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