Church

Sarah Mullally to be next Bishop of London

The first female Bishop of London has been appointed as the 133rd occupant of the third top post in the Church of England, in a move which is likely to delight liberals and dismay conservatives.

Who is Sarah Mullally, the new Bishop of London?

The current Bishop of Crediton and future Bishop of London spent most of her career â 35 years â working in the National Health Service, having initially trained as a nurse.

Archbishops at war: George Carey attacks Justin Welby over 'unjust' resignation demand

The former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey has attacked Justin Welby for the 'shocking' and 'quite unjust' demand in June that Carey resign an honorary position in the Church of England over his involvement in a high-profile sexual abuse case.

Favourite for new Bishop of London backed church thanksgiving services for same-sex couples

A bishop who called for celebration services for same-sex couples is favourite to be named the next Bishop of London in the coming days, Christian Today can reveal.

George Bell review: Justin Welby refuses to apologise as row over 'innocent until proven guilty' rages

The Archbishop of Canterbury is being urged to apologise for tarnishing the reputation of a deceased bishop without sufficient evidence he was guilty.

World Evangelical Alliance meets Pope Francis for religious freedom discussions

Pope Francis has met delegates from the World Evangelical Alliance including general secretary Bishop Efraim Tendero for a discussion majoring on issues of religious freedom and social justice.

George Bell verdict: Church's botched handling unfairly destroyed reputation of bishop

The Church of England 'rushed to judgment' and smeared one its most revered figures in its botched handling of abuse allegations, a damning review today reveals.

Church of England apologises over 'deficient processes' and 'pain' in its handling of George Bell 'abuse' claim

The Church of England will today apologise for its handling of an abuse claim against the late George Bell, the former Bishop of Chichester, saying 'our processes were deficient in a number of respects, in particular the process for seeking to establish what may have happened'.

Anglican Communion head slaps down rebel bishops

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, Dr Josiah Idowu-Fearon, has hit back at a suggestion by the chair of the conservative GAFCON group that to be part of the Anglican Communion is 'not determined simply by relationship with the Archbishop of Canterbury'.

Bishop who railed at 'middle class Church' sees boost to urban estates work

A project aimed at helping reverse the 'withdrawal' of the Church of England from its urban estates is to be launched in the Diocese of Blackburn.

CofE set to publish report into handling of George Bell 'abuse' case â but will it satisfy critics?

The Church of England is expected tomorrow to publish an independent report into its handling of an abuse claim against the late George Bell, the former Bishop of Chichester, after keen anticipation from his supporters that is likely only partially to be satisfied.