Church
Justin Welby says resignation was 'loneliest' moment
Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has said his resignation last year was the correct decision, despite it being “one of the loneliest moments I’ve ever had”.
200 CofE clergy issue warning against abortion up to birth
A number of bishops were among the signatories.
CofE bishop repents for failure to address grooming gang issue
A Church of England bishop has confessed that he did not raise the issue of grooming gangs because of his concern that it might undermine the Church’s efforts to promote racial justice.
Church leaders urge MPs to reject assisted suicide bill
Church leaders have issued a warning against assisted suicide as proposed legislation goes to vote today in the House of Commons.
New devotional resource to celebrate 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed
A new devotional resource has been released by the Church of England to mark the 1,700th anniversary of one of Christianity’s most significant theological milestones: the Nicene Creed.
Archbishop of York apologises for Church abuse failures
Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York and acting head of the Church of England, has issued an apology to victims in historic church abuse cases, saying that they have been let down by the Church.
CofE commits £416m to spreading Gospel
The CofE hopes to maintain its four solid years of attendance growth.
Canterbury diocese outlines what it wants in next Archbishop of Canterbury
The job advert is live following Justin Welby's departure.
Lord's Prayer is better known than Star Wars, research finds
Those concerned that popular culture is eclipsing the gospel of Christ, can rest somewhat easy, after it emerged that the Lord’s Prayer is marginally more well known than a greeting from the Star Wars universe.
Martyn Snow steps down as LLF lead bishop
The Lead Bishop for the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith process (LLF) has announced he is stepping down.
Tom Holland appointed Canon Historian at Salisbury Cathedral
Holland previously identified as an atheist.
Lost WWII papers returned to veteran's son after Church investigation and appeal
The son of a World War Two veteran has had his father's wartime documents returned to him after they went missing behind the drawer of a desk.
Bangor Cathedral spending frozen after debt concerns
Spending at Bangor Cathedral has been halted after whistleblowers raised concerns about debt and how money is being spent.
Church opens safeguarding review following Fletcher abuse allegations
An evangelical church in Oxford has began a review into its past and present safeguarding measures, following allegations that a former rector sexually abused women and girls in the 70s and 80s.
End of an era: Church of Scotland to cease publication of 146-year-old magazine
After nearly a century and a half in print, Life and Work, the Church of Scotland’s monthly magazine, will cease publication later this year due to financial pressures and dwindling readership.
CofE considers boost to clergy pensions as part of wellbeing package
Inflation impacts clergy just like everyone else.