Churchman appears topless in link (6)

I believe the answer is:

relate

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'link' is the definition.
(relating is a kind of linking)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for relate that I've seen before include "feel empathy" , "Tell - the marriage guidance people" , "Tell in Tralee" , "Give account of (story)" , "Recount" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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