The Latest Breaking News from Church of England

Census data suggests UK faces ‘non-religious future’, say campaigners

Figures for England and Wales show under-40s more likely to declare ‘no religion’ than Christianity for first time

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2023

‘Church part of the problem’ in discrimination against Gypsy and Roma community

Lord Boateng told the Church of England National Education Conference that Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people are England’s ‘least-liked group’.

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023

Welby told me gay marriage progress will be ‘glacial’, says Sandi Toksvig

Comedian says C of E’s position is ‘untenable’ after meeting archbishop of Canterbury

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2023

Why isn’t there universal faith in female priests?

Letters: Women priests and bishops are here to stay, says Linda Hurcombe. Plus letters from the Rev Beth Honey and another female priest

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2023

Justin Welby ‘joyful’ at C of E switch but will not bless same-sex civil marriages

Archbishop of Canterbury’s position differs from that of archbishop of York, who says he will offer personal blessings

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2023

Archbishop of Canterbury 'joyful' about same-sex marriage blessings but won't perform them

Plans to allow such blessings for the first time were outlined earlier this week, but the position on gay marriage will not change and same-sex couples will still be unable to marry at church

Wales Online · Jan 20, 2023

Justin Welby welcomes blessings for gay couples but will not perform them

The Archbishop of Canterbury said he had taken the decision due to his pastoral care and responsibility to the whole church.

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

Church of England says sorry for 'shameful' treatment of LGBTQI+ people

A formal apology has been issued for the times people have been 'rejected or excluded'

Wales Online · Jan 20, 2023

Church of England apologises to LGBTQI+ people for 'shameful' treatment

Church of England bishops apologised to LGBTQI+ people on Friday for the rejection and hostility they have faced, with the Archbishop of Canterbury acknowledging that the religious body was still "very divided" on the subject.

Reuters · Jan 20, 2023

Church of England formally apologises for ‘shameful’ treatment of LGBTQI+ people

The church will bless same-sex civil marriages for the first time but will not change its position on gay marriage, it was revealed this week.

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023