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UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

C of E responds to Tommy Robinson's carols event with Christmas is for all' message

The Church of England affirmed that Christmas belongs to everyone and warned against far-right appropriation of Christian symbols and Christian nationalism to promote anti-migrant views.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Church warns against Christmas is cancelled' trope ahead of Tommy Robinson carols

A Church of England bishop condemned claims that Christmas was cancelled and criticised attempts to politicise Christianity around a carols event led by Tommy Robinson.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

New Archbishop of Canterbury faces complaint about abuse case handling

"While his abuse allegations against a member of clergy were fully dealt with by the Diocese of London, it is clear that a different complaint he subsequently made against me personally in 2020 was not properly dealt with," she said in a statement. "I am seeking assurance that processes have been strengthened to ensure any complaint that comes into Lambeth Palace is responded to in a timely and satisfactory manner."
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

John Smyth: Timeline of abuse scandal that led Archbishop of Canterbury to resign

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UK news
Philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

In what sense is Tommy Robinson a genuine Christian? None that I can see | Ravi Holy

A theological liberal struggles to judge who qualifies as a real Christian while confronting far-right figures like Tommy Robinson claiming Christianity after a prison conversion.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Don't exploit Christianity for populist politics, church leader warns Tommy Robinson

The Church of England will launch a poster campaign urging Christians to resist far-right exploitation of Christianity and to welcome outsiders during Christmas.
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Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A rift that took 500 years to repair: King Charles prays with the pope

The Church of England and Roman Catholic Church reconciled after centuries of antagonism when King Charles III prayed with Pope Leo XIV.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

The Church of England owes Zimbabwe more than an apology

A respected British barrister as well as an evangelical leader, he oversaw Christian camps in the United Kingdom, Zimbabwe and South Africa, where more than 100 boys and young men were abused. He embodied the authority and social privilege that shielded him from scrutiny. When reports of his abuse first surfaced in England in the early 1980s, the Church chose silence over accountability, allowing him to carry his cruelty to Africa.
World news
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Orthodoxy and women in the Anglican church | Letters

Theological conviction, not misogyny, underpins traditionalist opposition to female ordination; tolerance and gracious unity should protect conscience and allow disagreement.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The next archbishop of Canterbury has no time to waste in making change this is what she will be up against | Martine Oborne

Sarah Mullally becomes the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, leading a divided Church with praise for her leadership and ongoing opposition over gender and safeguarding.
World news
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2 months ago

The World

Sarah Mullally named first female Archbishop of Canterbury; Zimbabwe gains tariff-free blueberry access to China; Moroccan youth protest health and education; Lithuania unveils electric riverboats.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sarah Mullally: the former nurse who will be archbishop of Canterbury

Sarah Mullally balances theological liberalism, ordains men and women, supports inclusion of those opposing women’s ordination, and holds conservative views on marriage and assisted dying.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Sarah Mullally becomes first ever female Archbishop of Canterbury

The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground, free journalism; Dame Sarah Mullally is appointed the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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

Reform UK plans to deport all asylum seekers arriving in small boats and to withdraw from major human-rights treaties to enable those deportations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Archbishop of York accuses Nigel Farage of kneejerk' response to migrant crisis

Archbishop Stephen Cottrell criticizes Nigel Farage's proposed mass deportations as an isolationist, short-term response that fails to address root causes driving Channel crossings.
#data-breach
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Scantily dressed Lycra nuns' kept church cult leader's home spotless, trial hears

Christopher Brain, who led the progressive Nine O-Clock Service (NOS) in Sheffield, is accused of dominating and sexually assaulting numerous women from his congregation.
Social justice
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Church of England should rethink automatic secrecy of misconduct hearings, say MPs

Church of England's proposal for secret church courts criticized; public interest concerns highlighted by parliamentary committee.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

C of E warned over influence of extreme views' after cuts to anti-racism funding

The Church of England's significant cut in racial justice funding amid rising racism has drawn concern from bishops over the influence of extreme views on church policies.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Seven clergy could be banned from ministry over CofE sex abuse scandal

Seven Church of England clergy, including a bishop, are facing disciplinary action due to a recent abuse report that also resulted in Archbishop Welby's resignation.
UK politics
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago

The Conclave Is Here. But Another Church Is Making a Decision That Will Be Just as Consequential.

The selection of the next archbishop of Canterbury reflects ongoing divisions within the Anglican Communion around key issues.
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London
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8 months ago

Tickets Alert: Hyde Park estate gardens open day

The Church of England will open private gardens for public access on June 7, 2025.
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