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Christianity is a minority religion in England and Wales

Other faiths are on the up

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Interfaith leaders attend a 'Climate Repentance' ceremony at Parliament Hill on November 13, 2022 in London, England. The ceremony involved religious leaders from Egypt, USA, Israel, India, Spain and the UK, who came "together to seek forgiveness for climate sins and inspire humility and action during COP27." (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

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