Julian Mann

Archbishop of York says parish system plans are about revitalising the Church
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has hit back at claims that he and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, are seeking to undermine the Church of England's parish system.

Anglicans must support each other even if they have different views - Bishop of London
The Bishop of London has said the Church of England should be a safe space for people with opposing theological views on the issues of marriage, gender and sexuality.

Church of England will not appoint racial justice officers in every diocese
The Archbishop of York said it was not possible to adopt the recommendation made in a landmark report on racism in the Church of England earlier this year because of ongoing cuts.

Bishop of Liverpool apologises for 'offence' after comments about conservative Anglicans
The Bishop of Liverpool, Paul Bayes, has apologised to traditionalist Anglicans for "the offence or distress" caused by comments made during an address in which he called for a "gender-neutral marriage canon".

A 'gender neutral marriage canon' for the Church of England?
Bishop Bayes and his supporters might not succeed with their gender-neutral marriage canon in the new Synod, but they could get what they wish for post-2026.

Bishop of Liverpool calls for 'gender neutral marriage canon'
Bishop Paul Bayes was addressing the recently launched Movement of Supporting Anglicans for an Inclusive Church.

Why the left-wing bias of so many Anglican clergy?
The Bishop of St Davids, Joanna Penberthy, seems to be in trouble over her 'never trust a Tory' tweet but the left-wing bias of Anglican clergy in the UK is hardly hot news.

Church in Wales working to 'restore damaged relationships' after bishop's 'never trust a Tory' tweet
The Bishop of St Davids in the Anglican Church in Wales, Dr Joanna Penberthy, who is at the centre of a political storm over her 'never trust a Tory' tweet, is on sick leave amid pressure on her to resign.

Will we soon see pastors prosecuted for saying the Lord's Prayer?
It remains to be seen whether the government will honour its commitment to "maintain religious freedom" in the legislation banning conversion therapy.

St Ebbe's church minister to be ordained in the CofE
The 'remainer' strategy for conservative evangelicals in the Church of England seems to be growing stronger with the news that the senior minister of a church plant from St Ebbe's, Oxford is soon to be ordained in Christ Church Cathedral.

Calls to tackle 'workplace bullying' after senior judge dismisses disciplinary action against Martyn Percy
A leading campaigner against abuse in the Church of England has called on the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Rev Steven Croft, to tackle the "workplace bullying" allegedly suffered by the Dean of Christ Church, the Very Rev Martyn Percy.

Once conversion therapy is criminalised, the pulpit will be next
If the LGBT lobby wins the battle to get conversion therapy criminalised, it is clear what their next target will be â public Christian preaching.

Charges against Christian politician are because of 'discriminatory hate speech'
Finland's state prosecutors are pushing back against the international outcry over the charges against a Christian politician by describing her statements on marriage and sexuality as "discriminatory hate speech".

A Finnish politician is facing jail for her Biblical beliefs: could the same happen here?
Will a court in a democratic country like Finland really have the stomach to send a politician and a church leader to jail for their Christian convictions on sex and marriage?

The arrest of another Christian street preacher could prove costly for the Met
In July 2019, Pastor Oluwole Ilesanmi won £2,500 in exemplary damages from the Met for 'false arrest, imprisonment and unlawful detention'. Could we see a repeat of this?

To vote or not to vote?
Is the Mail on Sunday columnist and Anglican Christian, Peter Hitchens, right about not voting in elections?