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Archbishop acknowledges disappointment on standalone same-sex blessings decision

In December 2023 the first same-sex partnerships received blessings as part of wider services.

Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2025

Who Is Dallin H. Oaks? Why The Church of Jesus Christ Picked a 93-Year-Old President

Who is Dallin H. Oaks? Discover the 93-year-old former Supreme Court justice now leading 17 million Latter-day Saints as the faith's new prophet and president.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14, 2025

MAGA Catholics Furious as Pope Leo Slams Trump's 'Gospel': Real Reason Conservatives Are Calling Him the Woke Pope

A major rift has opened between the Vatican and the American right. Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pontiff, has infuriated MAGA Catholics, earning him the label 'Woke Pope.'

International Business Times UK · Oct 14, 2025

How many people follow the Church of England?

There were an estimated 1.02 million regular worshippers across the Church in 2024, up from 1.01 million in 2023

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

Archbishop-designate: I will vote against assisted dying Bill

Dame Sarah has said she and her Church of England colleagues in the Lords are likely to bring an amendment to vote on the principle.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

First female Archbishop of Canterbury hails ‘joyous’ history-making moment

Dame Sarah Mullally gave an address in Canterbury Cathedral on Friday.

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2025

Dame Sarah Mullally: The ‘safe pair of hands’ appointed the first female Archbishop of Canterbury

Dame Sarah Mullally was formerly the first female Bishop of London

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

Sarah Mullally becomes first ever female Archbishop of Canterbury

Former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby stepped down over a safeguarding scandal

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

Bishop of London becomes first woman Archbishop of Canterbury in Church of England's history

Dame Sarah Mullally will be the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the history of the Church of England

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2025

Dame Sarah Mullally named as first female Archbishop of Canterbury

The Church of England has been without its top bishop since January when Justin Welby formally left office over failures in handling an abuse scandal.

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2025