Susie Leafe

Holy Land Christians need support of global Church, says Archbishop of Jerusalem
Holy Land Christians need support of global Church, says Archbishop of Jerusalem

"We need the wider body of Christ to help us to be the church in brutal and damaging times.”

Church of England approves multi-million pound abuse redress scheme
Church of England approves multi-million pound abuse redress scheme

The comprehensive redress scheme was approved by its parliamentary body, the General Synod, after four years of debate and discussion.

Church of England's parliament backs new law to support Armed Forces chaplains
Church of England's parliament backs new law to support Armed Forces chaplains

On Saturday, as many were watching the men’s doubles players battle it out on Centre Court at Wimbledon, the General Synod of the Church of England sat down to discuss a Measure (or law) to regularise the ministry of Church of England’s Chaplains to the Armed Forces.   

'Being Church in a time of conflict' - Church of England confronts global threats
'Being Church in a time of conflict' - Church of England confronts global threats

Members of the Church of England’s General Synod arrived in York yesterday for five days of deliberation and discussion.  

A pioneering bishop for the Anglican Mission in England
A pioneering bishop for the Anglican Mission in England

This is a story of courageous and faithful episcopal leadership spanning generations and continents.

Has the Church of England kicked independent safeguarding into the long grass?
Has the Church of England kicked independent safeguarding into the long grass?

Yesterday's vote would suggest that the desire to protect the institution of the Church won again.

Church of England repents for safeguarding failures
Church of England repents for safeguarding failures

There was a sense in the chamber that the Church of England has finally recognised the seriousness of the harm that has been done to those whose cries for help have been ignored.

Cottrell survives vote to stop him speaking at Synod
Cottrell survives vote to stop him speaking at Synod

Members of the General Synod of the Church of England were under pressure as they began a week-long meeting in London yesterday.

Bid to stop Archbishop of York addressing Synod fails
Bid to stop Archbishop of York addressing Synod fails

Efforts have been made, however, to prevent Archbishop Stephen Cottrell speaking at the forthcoming Synod.

Justin Welby called to repent over gay sex position
Justin Welby called to repent over gay sex position

Gafcon leaders have called on the Archbishop of Canterbury to repent over his change of position on gay sex.

What now after those Welby comments?
What now after those Welby comments?

The orthodox who remain in the Church of England face a difficult balancing act.

Anglican Network in Europe inaugurates third diocese
Anglican Network in Europe inaugurates third diocese

"The Anglican Network in Europe is still small, but it is a growing Province-in-Formation," said the Most Rev Laurent Mbanda, the Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda and Chair of the Gafcon Primates.

Is it any wonder that trust levels are falling in the Church of England?
Is it any wonder that trust levels are falling in the Church of England?

It used to be that you would hear a few mutterings of dissent in the corridors, but more lately members have articulated their concerns publicly in questions and speeches.

Church of England recognises human dignity of disabled children
Church of England recognises human dignity of disabled children

"Bringing a disabled child into the world is not a tragedy to be avoided," General Synod heard.

Accusations of schism flying in run up to General Synod
Accusations of schism flying in run up to General Synod

General Synod begins on Friday and it looks as if the "new spirit of generosity and pragmatism" which Bishop Martyn Snow recently identified is going to be in short supply.

Orthodox Anglicans set out their positions on Church of England's same-sex blessing plans
Orthodox Anglicans set out their positions on Church of England's same-sex blessing plans

It has become an established tradition, in the run up to the Church of England's General Synod for various interested parties to publish open letters or articles setting out their position. This year is no exception.