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With the Protestant Reformation came a broad critique of Christmas celebrations as an idolatrous practice

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After a long fast, Medieval Christendom typically celebrated the holiday with many days of raucous festivities

Christmas, celebrated on December 25th, commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, a central figure in Christianity. Its origins trace back to the 4th century, when the Church officially designated the date as Jesus’ birthday to coincide with existing pagan festivals like Saturnalia and the winter solstice, which celebrated the return…

The woman called for Stephen Cottrell to step down, saying the Church of England ‘deserves better’

The woman called for Stephen Cottrell to step down, saying the Church of England ‘deserves better’.

Pressure on Stephen Cottrell has intensified after it emerged abuser David Tudor twice had his contract renewed.

According to a fresh BBC investigation, David Tudor’s contract as area dean in Essex was renewed in both 2013 and 2018.

The Children’s Society said it is committed to supporting survivors of abuse and accepting the donation would not be consistent with its principles.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will step down from his role in early January over his handling of the John Smyth scandal.

It comes following an investigation into the Church of England’s handling of a sexual abuse case.