The Church of England’s General Synod has today passed a motion to opt for a hybrid independent safeguarding model – going against calls from the lead safeguarding Bishop and the Archbishop of Yor...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
Christian leaders are voicing strong opposition to the Assisted Dying Bill as new amendments are introduced to ensure more rigorous safeguards. Sixteen pages of amendments have been proposed ahead of ...
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...
Jack Hemmings, founder of Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) and a World War II veteran, passed away last month at 103. His aviation career began at 19, volunteering as an air crewman in 1940. Statione...
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...
An American fast food chain has won the backing of the Free Presbyterian Church with its recent opening in Northern Ireland. Chick-fil-A is known for its commitment to never opening on Sundays, offer...
A parliamentary group focused on safeguarding in faith communities has been relaunched. The group, composed of MPs, Lords, charity workers, and faith leaders, is reviewing how faith groups and governm...
A new survey commissioned by author Christopher Glasson challenges the narrative of God’s death in Britain. The Belief in Britain Report, which surveyed 10,000 Britons, reveals that young people may...
Women in the Church of England ‘risk being gaslit’ if they complain, according to the Chair of the organisation Women and the Church (WATCH). Rev Martine Oborne was speaking to Premier after the B...
The Bishop of Warrington has called for the Church of England to take an ‘honest’ look at its processes in the wake of the Bishop of Liverpool’s resignation. In an open letter to the Diocese of ...
Political commentator and priest Calvin Robinson has lost his Anglican Catholic licence after making a gesture interpreted by some to be a Nazi salute. Robinson was speaking at the National Pro-lif...
The Bishop of Liverpool Rt Rev Dr John Perumbalath has announced he is to retire from active ministry, following sexual misconduct allegations against him by two women. In a letter to the Diocese of...
