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Leaders and believers around the world pay tribute to 'everyone’s pope'

As the Vatican announces that the funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday at 10am local time, world leaders, representatives of other religions and the Catholic faithful around the world have been reacting to the death of the pontiff on Monday, 21 April.

Radio France Internationale

King and Queen express deep sadness at death of Pope after moving meeting

Charles and Camilla paid tribute to Pope Francis for his compassion and tireless commitment to the common causes of all people of faith.

Evening Standard

King and Queen’s ‘special’ meeting with Pope in final weeks of his life

Charles and Camilla’s visit was arranged at the last minute

The Independent UK

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The Surprising Reason Why Queen Elizabeth Was "Absolutely Adamant" to Not Attend King Charles and Queen Camilla's Civil Wedding Ceremony

The couple is celebrating their 20th anniversary on April 9.

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17th century Quaker burial ground granted listed status

The 17th century site at Lower Hazel in South Gloucestershire has been granted Grade II listed status by the Government

The Independent UK

Assisted dying could become ‘tool’ to harm women in England and Wales, say faith leaders

Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Sikh women say bill has ‘insufficient safeguards’ to protect those who are vulnerable

The Guardian - UK

Justin Welby’s forgiveness of Church sex offender shows still further lack of judgement

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As regards safeguarding, the Church of England is in no better state than when Justin Welby became Archbishop of Canterbury in 2013. His interview with Laura Kuenssberg, in which he said he would forgive the serial abuser John Smyth if he were still alive, shows a…

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Justin Welby says he forgives serial abuser John Smyth

Welby ‘profoundly ashamed’ of comments he made after resigning as archbishop of Canterbury over scandal

The Guardian - UK

Justin Welby: I might preach in future but hope to never be on telly again

The former archbishop of Canterbury also said he can see the Anglican Communion splitting.

Evening Standard

Justin Welby ‘deeply ashamed’ by final Lords speech which angered Church abuse victims

Justin Welby has said he is "profoundly ashamed" by his final speech in the House of Lords, which resulted in critics accusing him of using a seemingly jokey tone when discussing serious safeguarding failures at the Church of England.

The Independent UK

Welby was ‘overwhelmed’ by number of child abuse allegations he was informed of

The former archbishop of Canterbury made the comments during his first interview since his resignation.

Evening Standard

Justin Welby ‘overwhelmed’ by number of child abuse allegations in church

He has given first interview since his resignation

The Independent UK

King Charles III plans to meet Pope Francis during Vatican state visit

King Charles III is scheduled to have an audience with Pope Francis during a state visit next month to the Vatican, suggesting the Holy See is optimistic the pontiff will be back at work by then

The Independent UK

Charles and Camilla to meet Pope during state visit, Buckingham Palace confirms

The tour from April 7 to 10 will include two state visits, to Rome and Ravenna in Italy, and to the Holy See in the Vatican.

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Minister: Abuse victims deserve change rather than lamenting and repenting

Home Office minister Jess Phillips made the remarks in response to calls for independent safeguarding in the Church of England.

The Independent UK

Former Church of England leader faces potential disciplinary action over handling of abuse claims

A former leader of the Church of England is among several members of the clergy facing potential disciplinary action over the way the institution handled sexual abuse allegations

The Independent UK

Former archbishop of Canterbury could face disciplinary action after damning abuse report

Lord Carey resigned as a priest in December following an investigation into the Church of England's handling of a separate sexual abuse case

The Guardian - UK

UK churches need open-mindedness to preserve heritage says heavy metal musician

Mark Mynett of Plague of Angels says there is also a classist undertone to outrage at band’s concert at York Minster

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The Guardian - UK

Claims about the Church of England’s demise are exaggerated

Letters: Rev Stephen Gardner and Paul R Baines respond to an article by Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Even Prince William doesn’t attend church – it’s time for a new Reformation

The UK is now a secular nation and the Church of England should no longer be one of the central pillars of state, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Independent UK

Argos manager-turned-vicar criticises ‘snobbery’ in Church of England

The debate at the Church’s Synod saw rapper Eminem quoted by Archbishop of York during a call to encourage more working class people into the Church.

Evening Standard

Bishop: Church vote a missed chance to show abuse victims their pain is heard

Representatives of survivors said the outcome was a ‘punch in the gut’.

The Guardian - UK

A flesh and blood matter for the Church of England

The Independent UK

Abuse survivors plead with Church Synod to vote for independent safeguarding

Leaflets being handed out to members on Tuesday branded the Church’s attitude and processes to date a ‘safeguarding failure’.

The Independent UK

Synod members to debate and vote on new safeguarding model for Church of England

Two so-called models for independent safeguarding will be presented to the Synod.

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