The Latest Breaking News from Church of England

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.

Evening Standard · Apr 8

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

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5

English choirs seek to protect a musical tradition little changed since Queen Elizabeth I

A campaign is underway to protect England's choral music tradition, which has thrived for nearly 500 years

The Independent UK · Apr 5

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 Guardian - UK · Mar 25

Sarah Mullally celebrated as the Church of England's first female leader, in photos

Sarah Mullally has been formally installed as archbishop of Canterbury, marking the start of her public ministry as the first woman to lead the Church of England.

The Independent UK · Mar 25

Sarah Mullally makes history as first woman enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury

She worked in the UK’s state-run National Health Service for more than three decades, rising to become its chief nursing officer for England in 1999.

Euronews · Mar 25

William and Kate attend enthronement of first female Archbishop of Canterbury

The Prince of Wales represented his father the King at the historic service in Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Mar 25

Cancer nurse turned archbishop celebrates election as first woman to lead Church of England

Sarah Mullally, a one-time cancer nurse who became a priest at the age of 40, was installed as archbishop of Canterbury

The Independent UK · Mar 25

First female Archbishop of Canterbury: Teenage me could not have imagined this

Dame Sarah Mullally is the first woman to be appointed to the top ministry role in the Church of England.

Evening Standard · 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 Independent UK · Mar 25