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East Anglia bishop pays tribute to Pope Francis

Bishop of East Anglia, the Rt Rev Peter Collins, has paid tribute to Pope Francis, following his death at the age of 88.

Pope Francis was great advocate of Christian unity

County Ecumenical Officer for Norfolk and Waveney, Dr Ian Watson, who met Pope Francis in January, says he was one of the great advocates for Christian unity.

Pope was an inspirational leader says Bishop of Norwich

The Bishop of Norwich has paid tribute to Pope Francis, calling him an inspirational leader, following his death earlier today.

Death of Pope Francis is announced, aged 88

Pope Francis has died aged 88, the Vatican Press Office has confirmed. He served as the 265th successor of St Peter from his election on 13 March 2013 to 21 April 2025.

Tribute to retired chemist who served King's Lynn

Christopher Lindley, an industrial chemist whose faith drove him to help those in need has died aged 98. He worked for many years on the executive of Churches Together in King’s Lynn. His family pays tribute.

Norfolk Christian was former dance band singer

Tributes have been paid to former proms and dance band singer and Norfolk churchman Brian Fitzgerald who has died at the age of 97.

Lasting memories of Tony Campolo in Norfolk

Irrepressible American pastor, sociologist, theologian and social justice campaigner, Tony Campolo, has died at the age of 89. Keith Morris, who interviewed him twice in Norwich, pays tribute.

Tributes paid to Norwich Christian pioneer – Peter Barnes

Tributes have been paid to former Norwich police superintendent, Christian youthwork champion, tireless social action organizer and Good News newspaper pioneer Peter Barnes, who has died at the age of 85.

Tributes to hymn writer and former Bishop of Thetford

Prolific hymn writer and former Bishop of Thetford, the Rt Rev Timothy Dudley-Smith, has died at the age of 97.

Tribute to lifelong teacher and Windmill minister

The death is announced of Patricia Gillett wife of Peter. Tricia died in James Paget Hospital on July 30 following a short illness.

Tributes to Norwich GP, mayor and churchman

Tributes have been paid to churchman Dr Peter English, a GP and former Lord Mayor of Norwich, and chairman of Mission England in East Anglia, who has died at the age of 95.

Life of Norfolk Police Chaplain Richard is celebrated

Over 200 people gathered to celebrate the life of Norfolk Police Chaplain and Methodist lay preacher, Richard Whall on June 14 and hear tributes from the Chief Constable of Norfolk, former YMCA Norfolk CEO, fellow Police chaplains and family members.

Tributes paid to Norfolk Police Chaplain Richard

Tributes have been paid to former Norfolk Police Chaplain and Methodist lay preacher, Richard Whall who died on May 11.

Ray was minister, prophet, healer and architect

Baptist minister, Norfolk Healing Rooms and School of Prophets founder and church architect, Rev Ray Scorey, has died at the age of 79. Wife Ruth pays tribute to a remarkable man.

Tributes to leading Norfolk church conservationist

Leading Norfolk-based church conservationist and former Secretary of the Norfolk Churches Trust, Anthony Barnes, has died aged 92.

Renowned author and former Quidenham prioress

Quidenham-based Carmelite nun and former Prioress, Sister Rachel Gregory OCD, renowned author of more than a dozen books on prayer and the spiritual life, died on November 10, aged 100.

Tributes paid to worship leader Holly

Tributes to Holly Ellis, a worship leader from Ormesby, have flooded in from family and friends, describing her as having been a “beautiful, honest, gentle and very humble person” with an “incredible gifting and anointing.”

Sarah was passionate about prayer and painting

Norfolk-based Christian worker, evangelist, intercessor and artist Sarah McCrum has died at the age of 86. Son Angus pays tribute.

Tributes paid to popular, funny and bright student

Tributes have been paid to Thetford Catholic student Salvador Modke, following his death in a car accident in Thetford on Saturday May 14.

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