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Archbishop of York criticises BBC over its coverage of religion

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The Independent UK

Archbishop of York laments ‘appalling lack of religious literacy’ at BBC

‘My concern is much more about the place of religion across the whole output of the BBC, rather than simply seeing it as religious broadcasting in that rather more narrow definition’

The Independent UK

Church of England bishop apologises for ‘pain’ over same sex blessings row

The process has ‘wounded’ the church, senior leader says

The Independent UK

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Church of England General Synod halts work on LGBTQ+ equality

Progressive Christians speak of pain and anger as issue is put in deep freeze after London meeting

The Guardian - UK

Archbishop of York will not face action over handling of abuse case

Stephen Cottrell was criticised for not acting quickly over priest David Tudor.

Evening Standard

Archbishop of York cleared of misconduct over handling of sexual abuse case

Stephen Cottrell was criticised for renewing contract of David Tudor, despite being aware of his past abuse

The Guardian - UK

First female Archbishop of Canterbury vows to speak out on misogyny

Sarah Mullally ‘steps into history’ as first-ever woman to lead the Church of England

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New archbishop of Canterbury not fit for job, says alleged church abuse victim

Complainant to appeal against C of E’s dismissal of accusation about Sarah Mullally’s handling of abuse claim

The Guardian - UK

Archbishop of York ‘intimidated by Israeli militias’ during visit to West Bank

He recounted being stopped at checkpoints and told by these groups that he was unable to visit families in the occupied West Bank

The Independent UK

Church of England reviewing complaint against incoming archbishop of Canterbury

Sarah Mullally accused of mishandling abuse complaint against priest in London, where she serves as bishop

The Guardian - UK

Incoming Archbishop of Canterbury faces complaint over handling of abuse allegation

Dame Sarah Mullally was not informed of the complaint at the time, church authorities confirmed.

Evening Standard

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

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

Quarter say new archbishop of Canterbury should talk less politics – polling

The new person to take the role of the Church of England’s most senior bishop is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

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Evening Standard

Peers warned not to stand in way as assisted dying Bill passes first Lords stage

The House of Lords once again heard impassioned debate from staunch supporters and firm opponents on the second of a two-day debate.

The Guardian - UK

Reduce child poverty with compassion and fairness

Letters: Readers respond to the archbishop of York’s call for an end to the two-child benefit cap

International Business Times UK

Phillipson 'Ashamed' of UK Child Poverty: Faith Leaders Urge Labour to Act or Risk Education Collapse

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson admits shame over 4.5M children in poverty. Faith leaders demand scrapping two-child cap

The Guardian - UK

Richard Tice hits back at C of E criticism of Reform immigration policy

Deputy leader says archbishop should stay out of matter after Stephen Cottrell calls policy isolationist and kneejerk

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Evening Standard

Faith leaders put pressure on Government over two-child benefit cap

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell said levels of child poverty in the UK were a ‘shameful scandal’.

The Independent UK

Archbishop of York slams Nigel Farage’s ‘isolationist’ response to migrant crisis

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The Independent UK

Church of England’s most senior bishop accuses Nigel Farage of ‘kneejerk’ response to migrant crisis

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell says Reform UK leader is not offering a solution to the ‘big issues’ which lead to the small boat crossings

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage’s mass deportation plans are ‘beneath us as a nation’, UK’s top bishop says

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell argues Reform UK leader’s radical proposals to ‘send them all back’ go against the British way

The Guardian - UK

Dozens of former UK diplomats urge Starmer to recognise Palestinian state

Letter adds to pressure on prime minister as archbishop of York condemns violence in Gaza as ‘depraved’ and ‘barbaric’

The Guardian - UK

Church must ‘turn back’ public opinion on assisted dying, says archbishop

Stephen Cottrell tells General Synod assisted dying means assuming ‘authority over death that belongs to God alone’

Evening Standard

Authority over death belongs to God alone, Church of England leader warns

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell spoke out against the assisted dying Bill.

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