The Church of England on Tuesday will take the first step towards overhauling its safeguarding system to make it independent of the religious institution, seeking to restore confidence following sev...
The Archbishop of York has told members of the Church of England that he is “determined” to do everything he can to "work with others" and "lead the change" the Church requires. Most Rev Stephen C...
The Bishop of Newcastle has voiced strong criticism of Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, stating he is "the wrong person" to be leading the Church of England in the wake of ongoing safeguarding sc...
As the Church of England’s General Synod begins, an issue has been raise over dietary requirements in relation to bread and wine. The eucharist – or communion – is the act of receiving bread an...
Justin Welby has been granted permission to stay at Lambeth Palace with his family for up to six months. Welby’s official resignation took effect on 6th January but he has been allowed to remain in ...
Rt Rev Vivienne Faull has announced that she will step down as Bishop of Bristol in September 2025, marking the end of a distinguished 42-year ministry. Reflecting on her tenure, she described her tim...
The Church of England has announced a £2 million grant to support clergy well-being, awarding the funding to Clergy Support Trust, an independent charity dedicated to assisting clergy with financial ...
A retired priest has been reunited with a prestigious award that was stolen from his home six years ago, thanks to the honesty and generosity of an antiques dealer. According to the Salisbury Journal,...
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has reaffirmed his commitment to accountability and reform within the Church of England as it faces significant internal and external challenges. In his first...
The Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) has invited the public to share their views on potential candidates for the next Archbishop of Canterbury. The Church of England has emphasised that the consult...
A prominent Oxford church has said that two women made reports against the late Revd David Fletcher in the latter years of his life. St Ebbe's, where Revd Fletcher was previously the rector, said...
Christians who practise their faith at least weekly give away almost five times the UK monthly giving average, according to a new survey. Around 6000 Christians completed the survey for the charity...
An iconic church in Cambridgeshire says its broken bells have put couples off getting married there. The bells at St Wendreda’s, March, have not rung since 2022, due to a damaged spire. The buildi...
A prominent Iwerne camp leader has been accused of sexual abuse against women and girls. Revd David Fletcher, who died in 2022, was on the staff of the Iwerne Trust and a member of the Titus Trust ...
Several Church of England clergy members have been permitted to continue ministering in local parishes despite being subject to safeguarding concerns, according to a report by The Telegraph. The news ...
Churches are being urged to offer safe spaces for young people at risk of violence. It comes after the fatal stabbing of Harvey Willgoose, a 15 year old pupil at All Saints Catholic High School in She...
The Bishop of Blackburn, Rt Rev Philip North, believes the Church is being “purified” by the safeguarding scandals currently facing the Church of England. Speaking at a Religion Media Centre brief...
A special mass has been held at St Marie’s Cathedral in Sheffield for the family of a 15-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed at a Catholic school yesterday. Harvey Willgoose, who was a pupil at All...
The Archbishop of York has insisted he will not resign over the fallout of sexual abuse allegations against the Bishop of Liverpool. Most Rev Stephen Cottrell says he will remain in his post until 202...
The Charity Commission is urging the Church of England to improve its safeguarding practices ahead of key discussions at the General Synod. The Commission is engaging with the denomination following t...
