Is Christianity declining in England and Wales?
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Heather Tomlinson2022-12-05T13:37:00
The traditional expression of Christianity that was once part of England’s cultural fabric is waning, the recent Census results suggest. But what of other expressions of the faith? Heather Tomlinson investigates
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