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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

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

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

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Pope Leo's first encyclical: Faith means defending migrants

Leo XIV puts Vatican at odds with the White House.

Axios

Catholic Church Scandal: 'Influencer' Nun Marries Man Trying to Become a Priest

Former Carmelite nun and influencer Laís Dognini shocks followers by revealing her secret marriage to ex-seminarian Jackson Dognini, sparking debate over faith, love and life after religious vows.

International Business Times UK

Church worker facing jail for stealing almost £100,000 when trusted with charity donations

Francisca Yawson siphoned off thousands when she was trusted by the Diocese of Westminster

Evening Standard

First woman archbishop of Canterbury can’t preside over communion in hundreds of churches

As an academic specialising in gender and the church, the news that Bishop Sarah Mullally would be the next archbishop of Canterbury came as a pleasant shock to me. The announcement of a woman as leader of the Church of England and the “first among equals” in the worldwide Anglican…

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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

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

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

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

Evening Standard

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

Sarah Mullally becomes first ever female Archbishop of Canterbury

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

The Independent UK

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

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.

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Dame Sarah Mullally: Ex-chief nursing officer who always knew she had vocation

History maker: The Archbishop of Canterbury-designate was named on Friday

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo XIV Blesses a Block of Ice in Bizarre Protest Against Trump and GOP Climate Deniers

Pope Leo XIV dramatically blessed melting ice to condemn climate denial, urging political leaders to act before more damage is done.

Evening Standard

New archbishop of Canterbury to be named amid hopes for first woman in top role

Women were first ordained priests in the Church in 1994, while the first female bishop appointments followed 20 years later in 2014.

The Independent UK

The new Archbishop of Canterbury could be a woman for the first time in history

Various candidates are reported to have been in the mix, among them a former refugee

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The Independent UK

What challenges might the new archbishop of Canterbury face?

From issues within the Church to wider political topics, the religious leader will be expected to speak on various subjects.

The Independent UK

‘Missed opportunity if first woman not appointed as archbishop of Canterbury’

The next person to fill the leading Church role will be officially named on Friday.

The Independent UK

Bishop urges Church of England to ‘reclaim St George’s Day’ in wake of flag protests

Arun Arora, the Bishop of Kirkstall, encouraged other bishops to ‘celebrate positive patriotism’

Evening Standard

Bishop urges Church to ‘reclaim St George’s Day’ in wake of protests

Arun Arora, the Bishop of Kirkstall, encouraged other bishops to ’embrace’ St George’s Day and ‘celebrate positive patriotism’.

The Independent UK

Over 100 people - including a Greek Orthodox priest and teachers - arrested in Ohio sex trafficking sting

Priest has been put on leave following Operation Next Door, according to the church

The National (Scotland)

Church pastor jailed for 'appalling offences' against woman and eight children

A church pastor has been jailed for 14 years for the serial abuse of a woman and eight children.

International Business Times

President Nelson Dies at 101: Inside His Net Worth, Best-Selling Books, and Career as a Renowned Heart Surgeon

President Russell M. Nelson dies at 101. A look at his net worth, best-selling books, health legacy, and his career as a world-renowned heart surgeon.

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