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Pope Francis approves simplified papal funeral

CHANGES to the instructions for a papal funeral have been approved by Pope Francis

29 Nov 2024

Angela Tilby: All Souls reminds us of our mortality — and of hope beyond death

ALL SOULS’ raises the question of our relationship with the dead

01 Nov 2024

Et lux perpetua luceat eis

Reflecting on All Souls’ Day, Sarah Sands finds comfort in the language of the liturgy

01 Nov 2024

Law Commission proposes reuse of graves to address national shortage of burial space

03 Oct 2024

Radio review: Sideways, How to Write a Book, and The Bottom Line

02 Aug 2024

Diary: John Wall

26 Apr 2024

Book review: Rites of Passage: Death and mourning in Victorian Britain by Judith Flanders

22 Mar 2024

General Synod digest: transfer of funeral fees to PCCs agreed

01 Mar 2024

General Synod digest: Wedding and funeral fees approved, after debate digresses on marriage affirmation

01 Mar 2024

Aled Jones: Singer, presenter — and now celebrant

23 Feb 2024

Hundreds of Christians hold vigil against fossil fuels outside Parliament

14 Feb 2024

The King intervenes to expedite boy’s burial

03 Jan 2024

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Lambeth Palace confirms Archbishop Welby’s plans for departure

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This is an exciting opportunity for a 0.5 post in a village of 2,200 inhabitants, set in a predominantly rural environment, situated between the West Midlands and Shropshire.

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Wilmcote is a lovely and friendly village near Stratford upon Avon.

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Director of Contextual Formation

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The Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) seeks to appoint a Director of Contextual Formation.

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Cathedral Organist and Artistic Director of Leeds International Organ Festival

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We are seeking a talented individual to work as Cathedral Organist and Artistic Director of Leeds International Organ Festival

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Letting the light break in on an African Advent

Five years after her move to Rwanda, Katie Garner reflects on this experience of the season

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The way to Canterbury: old directions may help

Before appointing a new Archbishop, is it time to revisit the ideas in the Hurd and Mellows reports, asks Rebecca Chapman