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Prince William should finish what Charles started – and sever the ridiculous ties of church and state

Rumours that the heir isn’t religious are heartening, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

‘A long journey’: blessings for same-sex couples expose Church of England divisions

Sunday brings a significant move, but progressives will keep pushing for full equality, as conservatives object to the change

The Guardian - UK

Are French and English secularist traditions that far apart?

Those who watched the coronation of King Charles III in May 2023 would be forgiven for thinking that the United Kingdom is the very opposite of a secular country. In Westminster Abbey the new head of state received his mandate from the Archbishop of Canterbury and thus became head of…

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Barbados PM says country owed $4.9tn as she makes fresh call for reparations

Mia Mottley tells London audience that King Charles’s comments about slavery’s impact were welcome

The Guardian - UK

Church of England vote is a light for gay Christians

Anglicans of all orientations can now find acceptance, love and celebration – but there is a long road still to walk

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the C of E and same-sex relationships: love finds a way

Editorial: A decision by the church’s governing body to trial standalone blessings for couples is a significant moment

The Guardian - UK

King meets faith leaders at Lambeth Palace Library amid conflict in Middle East

Justin Welby said the visit reflected Charles’s ‘longstanding commitment to supporting all faiths in the UK’.

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Anglican bishops reject leader Justin Welby over gay marriage

Several Anglican bishops from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific say they no longer recognize Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby as their leader

The Independent UK

Why didn't Queen Elizabeth go to Charles and Camilla's wedding?

Royal fans want to know why the Queen didn't go to Charles and Camilla's wedding

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Britain risks being ‘left in the cold’ by ignoring demands for slavery reparations, MP warns

Exclusive: Bell Ribeiro-Addy, chair of the cross-party group on reparations, said UK had a ‘moral duty’ to face up to the past as campaigners gather in London this weekend

The Independent UK

Church of England services for same-sex couples blessings unlikely before 2025

Giving an update on progress made since the vote to approve prayers, the Bishop of London recognised that disagreement in the church remains.

The Independent UK

Who is Calvin Robinson? Presenter sacked in fallout from Laurence Fox row

Robinson has been sacked after defending his colleague Dan Wootton amid the Laurence Fox scandal

Evening Standard

Vicar calls on equalities watchdog to investigate ‘institutional racism’ in Church of England

Exclusive: Lawyers for Reverend Alwyn Pereira say the church appears “not willing” to act on recommendations made by its own taskforce to prevent discrimination

The Independent UK

Caribbean nations set to demand royal family makes reparations for slave trade

Lloyd’s of London and Church of England also to be approached over role in past exploitation

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Senior bishop tells churches ‘it’s fine’ to move services so people can watch Women’s World Cup final

The Lionesses will face off against the Spanish women’s team in a historic World Cup final this Sunday

Evening Standard

Government calls on councils to allow pubs to open earlier for World Cup final

Many pubs won’t be able to sell alcohol until half time

The Independent UK

Church of England ‘fine’ with morning services accommodating Lionesses

London Mayor Sadiq Khan said Victoria Park would play host to a free public screening on Sunday.

The Guardian - UK

New museum on faith in England hopes to buy Henry VIII tapestry from Spain

Work described as ‘birth certificate of the C of E’ could form centrepiece of Faith Museum in County Durham

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Ex-sex abuse inquiry boss to lead work on Church of England safeguarding

Professor Alexis Jay vowed to withdraw from her role ‘if I detect any attempt to interfere with or to hinder my work’.

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Lord’s Prayer is ‘problematic’ due to ‘oppressively patriarchal’ reference, says Church of England leader

The language in the Lord’s Prayer might be “problematic” for some people, the archbishop of York said Friday during his address to a meeting of the Church of England’s ruling body.

The Independent UK

We think disunity is normal but it is a disgrace, says archbishop

In his presidential address to the church’s parliament the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, called for unity and more focus on the word ‘our’.

The Independent UK

Bishops risk becoming ‘politicians that wear mitres’, MP says

Conservative MP Chris Loder said bishops taking political positions are ‘damaging’ for the Church of England.

Daily Record

SNP MP in bid to have bishops removed from the House of Lords

Edinburgh East MP Tommy Sheppard will lead a debate calling for Anglican bishops to no longer be granted guaranteed seats in the upper house of Parliament.

The National (Scotland)

SNP MP calls for end to bishops in 'unelected' House of Lords

AN SNP MP is calling for an end to bishops’ automatic right to sit in the House of Lords.

The Independent UK

Church of England should scrap fees of up to £641 for weddings, vicar says: ‘It should be a free gift’

The Reverend Tom Woolford described marriage fees as being ‘like a poll tax’, ahead of a vote on the matter at the General Synod

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