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Church of England Bishop Stephen Conway Resigns After Arrest and Suspension Over Sexual Assault Allegation

Bishop Stephen Conway resigns as Bishop of Lincoln after suspension and arrest over an alleged sexual assault, with police and church investigations ongoing.

International Business Times UK · Sep 22

Bishop of Lincoln resigns amid sex assault investigation and suspension

The Church of England said that a safeguarding complaint concerning Conway had been referred to the relevant authorities

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Judge Dismisses Church Full-Body Baptism Pool Plan Because It Is a 'Needless Waste of Water'

A Church of England court has rejected St Mary's request for a 940-litre portable immersion baptistery, citing Anglican practice and concerns about unnecessary water use.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

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Church of England Venue Hosts Hijab and Niqab Catwalk Days After Archbishop Award Was Withdrawn

A modest fashion show at London's St John's Church drew online criticism shortly after the Church of England withdrew an interfaith award.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

Geordie Greig’s tribute to co-founder of The Independent Andreas Whittam Smith

TRIBUTE: Andreas Whittam Smith changed the landscape of British journalism by founding and editing The Independent. Current Editor-in-Chief Geordie Greig paid tribute to the pioneering journalist’s passion and genius at a memorial service this week

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Princess Diana's Funeral Wish Rejected by Palace, Earl Spencer Claims

Earl Spencer claims Buckingham Palace rejected Princess Diana's long-held wish for Mozart's Requiem at her funeral, citing a Church of England restriction he says was untrue

International Business Times UK · Sep 18

Former Archbishop of Canterbury accuses Nigel Farage of using Christianity to channel anti-Muslim feeling

Rowan Williams was the Church of England’s leading bishop for 10 years until 2012

The Independent UK · Aug 19

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‘We hear your voices’: inside the Church of England’s debate over Palestine

A General Synod vote to hear a document describing Israel’s ‘genocidal war on Gaza’ was welcomed by Palestinian Christians, but prompted warnings from Jewish groups

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

Will a Robot Give Your Next Sermon? Church of England To Issue New Rigorous Guidance on AI Tech

The Church of England is drafting guidelines for vicars on using AI, acknowledging its growing role in sermon writing and addressing ethical concerns raised by religious leaders.

International Business Times UK · Jul 13

'Not Demons': UK Vicar Claims Ancient Prophet Ezekiel Witnessed Advanced Alien Technology in Secret Bible Code

A North Wales vicar has argued that biblical prophet Ezekiel may have witnessed advanced alien technology, urging Christians to rethink assumptions about extraterrestrial life.

International Business Times UK · Jul 11

50 years later, Church of England apologises for separating unmarried mothers and children post WWII

The Church of England has issued a profound apology for its role in forcibly separating 185,000 children from unmarried mothers post-WWII. Archbishop Sarah Mullally expressed deep shame for the pain and stigma inflicted through "mother and baby homes.

The Times of India · Jun 18

Church of England apologises for ‘pain and trauma’ of forced adoption

Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally said the impact on families had been “lifelong” for many and noted survivors having spoken of the ‘indignity’ they faced

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Church of England sorry for forced adoptions telling survivors ‘shame is ours’

The Church believes it is likely tens of thousands of mothers and babies were in Church of England-linked homes between 1949 and 1976.

Evening Standard · Jun 18

Christian leaders alarmed by climate crisis raise questions over GB News owner’s £28m church donations

Exclusive: Sir Paul Marshall’s climate views and those broadcast on GB News said to be ‘in direct opposition’ to those of Church of England

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9

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The Conversation · Apr 16

Christianity in the UK is flourishing in immigrant communities – but a US-style Christian nationalism is lurking elsewhere

Polling company YouGov has thrown into question claims of a recent upsurge in church attendance among young adults. This has not surprised some experts, who cite evidence for the more conventional story of steep religious decline. If Christianity was once central to British society, that claim remains difficult to sustain…

The Times of India · Apr 9

‘Made to scrub floors while pregnant’: Survivors speak out as Church of England plans apology for forced adoptions

The Church of England is set to issue a formal apology for its role in historical forced adoptions, where thousands of babies were taken from unmarried mothers in the decades following World War II.

Evening Standard · Apr 8

Church of England to apologise for role in forced adoptions

About 100 mother and baby homes where unmarried pregnant women would be sent were run by The Church across England, according to the BBC.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5

There is no revival of Christianity in Britain

Letter: Andrew Copson of Humanists UK says we must recognise non-religious people as a community with a positive, ethical worldview that deserves equal standing in the public square

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The Independent UK · Mar 26

Claims of church revival debunked as YouGov withdraws ‘fraudulent’ poll

The poll led to a number of stories about a supposed resurgence in Christianity

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25

New archbishop of Canterbury acknowledges abuse of ‘victims and survivors’ in first sermon

Sarah Mullally formally installed as the Church of England’s spiritual head in grand ceremony

The Independent UK · Mar 25

First female Archbishop of Canterbury recognises ‘victims and survivors’ following historic installation

Prince and Princess of Wales attended her enthronement alongside Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25

Wednesday briefing: Can Sarah Mullally steer the Church of England back into safer waters?

In today’s newsletter: The first woman to hold the position of archbishop of Canterbury arrives at a time of transition with hopes that she can restore the church’s reputation

The Independent UK · Mar 22

Prince William to make new commitment to Church of England

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We Got This Covered · Feb 20

Hospice workers keep seeing ‘a girl in a red dress,’ but holy oil and allegedly an exorcist failed to end it

The trust had to call for help.

The Conversation · Feb 13

All things bright and beautiful need to be sustainable as well, says Church of England’s new flower policy

Anyone on the flower rota at England’s parish churches will now be reconsidering the way they do their arrangements, after Church of England leaders voted to use more seasonal and local flowers.

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