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Church investors join fight over excessive bonuses

THE secretary of the Church of England’s Ethical Investment Advisory Group said that there was a “systemic problem” of excessive pay for company executives.

 

Sentamu’s words on gay marriage backed by MPs

MEMBERS of Parliament have spoken out in support of the Arch­bishop of York, Dr Sentamu, after he voiced his opposition to gay mar­riage.

 

London clergy seek right to choose

MORE than 100 clerics in the dio­cese of London have written asking for the right to choose whether or not to officiate at civil-partnership ceremonies in church.

 

Paintings to stay at Auckland Castle in new history display

THE future of 12 paintings by the Spanish artist Zurbarán, and their home, Auckland Castle, has been secured after the signing of a £15-million deal.

 

New jubilee prayer as the Church commits itself to a year of celebrations

A NEW prayer to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee has been composed by the Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral, “at the Queen’s direction”.

 

Visitors to Olympics to have pastors for their spiritual needs

THE race is on to find more than 800 “Games Pastors” to “demonstrate the love of Christ” during the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London this year.