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Bishop of Leicester denies accusing stalking victim of ‘witchcraft’

It is time to stop exploiting self-supporting ministers

New C of E booklet invites the faithful to explore the Nicene Creed

Archbishop of York and RC Bishop of Middlesborough make ecumenical pilgrimage

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