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Pope reschedules Congo, South Sudan trip for Jan. 31-Feb. 5

Pope Francis has rescheduled his delayed trip to Congo and South Sudan for Jan. 31-Feb. 5

The Independent UK

Midlothian church made famous by Burke and Hare to be sold due to lack of worshippers

Many locals reacted with shock and disappointment as news of the closure spread but Church of Scotland bosses told Edinburgh Live the sale is "necessary for their mission".

Edinburgh Live

The forgotten Edinburgh hospital that people walk past every day

Opened in 1894, the Deaconess Hospital was opened in Edinburgh among the overcrowded tenements of the Pleasance and Cowgate - providing medical care to one of the poorest districts of the city at the time.

Edinburgh Live

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Campaign launched as plans to close "thriving" church stun community

People in Renfrew are being urged to show their support for the church and aid the campaign.

Daily Record

New ministers will help smooth union of church congregations in Cumbernauld

Fiona Crawford and James Gemmell both successfully completed their studies

Daily Record

Scots minister quits church to travel globe in Land Rover with pet dogs

Scott McCrum, 40, decided to ditch the Church of Scotland and take on a pet travel project after suffering with his mental health.

Daily Record

Cumbernauld church set to close its doors after 60 years in the local community

The congregation at Kildrum will unite with St Mungo's Parish

Daily Record

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Charity boss named next moderator of the Church of Scotland

THE head of a Christian charity that fights global poverty has been named as the next moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Church of Scotland raise concerns over Liz Truss bid to move UK Israel embassy to Jerusalem

If the Prime Minister follows through it would be a break from decades of UK foreign policy and would follow in the footsteps of Donald Trump.

The National (Scotland)

Lanarkshire Reverend throws open church doors to help people cope with cost of living crisis

Bothwell Parish Church is offering people hot meals and shelter as well as a game on the Playstation

Daily Record

Controversial proposals unveiled as Hamilton churches set to merge with some under threat of closure

The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale says 'change is necessary', as it begins a radical consultation with church members.

Daily Record

Queen revealed she had 'no regrets' concerning her faith in days before death

Church of Scotland moderator Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields says he had an "engaging" chat with Her Majesty after he stayed at Balmoral the weekend before the 96-year-old monarch passed away.

Daily Record

The Queen had ‘no regrets’ and was ‘so engaging’ just five days before her death

The Queen said she had 'no regrets' and even made jokes while resting at Balmoral in the days before she died, a Church of Scotland clergyman said in a touching tribute

Daily Mirror

King Charles, defender of faith: what the monarchy's long relationship with religion may look like under the new sovereign

When Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1953, she took on the role of “defender of the faith” (Fidei Defensor in the original Latin) – a title first granted to Henry VIII by the Pope in 1521. He subsequently broke with Rome and became the first head of the…

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The Independent UK

Church of Scotland Moderator reads prayer at Queen’s funeral service

Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields was part of a procession of church leaders at Westminster Abbey on Monday.

The National (Scotland)

Who is Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields and why did he speak at the Queen's funeral?

REVEREND DR Iain Greenshields was among the speakers at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on Monday morning.

The Independent UK

Queen’s face ‘lit up’ recalling Paddington sketch – church minister

The Queen discussed her sketch for the Platinum Jubilee with the former Church of Scotland moderator weeks before her death.

The Conversation

Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne at a time of deep religious divisions and worked to bring tolerance

Thousands of Christian cathedrals and churches rang their bells for an hour at noon the day after Queen Elizabeth II died in honor of the 96-year-old monarch and her 70 years of service as queen of the United Kingdom.

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The Independent UK

Cathedral minister tells of ‘great honour’ after speaking at service for Queen

A thanksgiving service for the life of Queen Elizabeth II was held at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on Monday afternoon.

The Independent UK

Chaplain recalls ‘privilege’ of seeing Queen’s holiday photos at Balmoral

Church of Scotland minister Lorna Hood said the Queen had beckoned her over to look at the family holiday photos on a visit to Balmoral.

The National (Scotland)

King Charles affirms independence of the Kirk

ONE of the first acts of Charles III after he was formally proclaimed King was to affirm the independence of the Church of Scotland.

ABC News

King Charles's full declaration and oath to the Accession Council during his proclamation

King Charles has sworn to serve the people of the Commonwealth in his first declaration after formally being proclaimed sovereign. Read it in full here.

The Independent UK

New King affirms independence of the Church of Scotland

The move was one of first acts of Charles III after he formally was proclaimed King, following his mother’s death on Thursday.

Reuters

Factbox-How King Charles' accession to the throne is formalised

Queen Elizabeth, the longest-reigning monarch in Britain's history, died on Thursday aged 96, and her son Charles succeeded to the throne immediately. Here is an explanation of the protocol surrounding the official accession of a new monarch and Saturday's ceremony formally proclaiming Charles as king.

The Independent UK

Royal chaplain speaks of ‘deep sadness’ after Queen’s ‘remarkable life’

The Very Rev Prof David Fergusson said ‘we give thanks for all that she has been to our Church and our nation’.

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