Church

Church of England's parliament backs new law to support Armed Forces chaplains
On Saturday, as many were watching the men’s doubles players battle it out on Centre Court at Wimbledon, the General Synod of the Church of England sat down to discuss a Measure (or law) to regularise the ministry of Church of England’s Chaplains to the Armed Forces.

Church of England approves £1.6 billion funding package for next three years
The Church of England's parliamentary body has approved a spending package for the next three years to the tune of £1.6 billion.

'Being Church in a time of conflict' - Church of England confronts global threats
Members of the Church of England’s General Synod arrived in York yesterday for five days of deliberation and discussion.

A pioneering bishop for the Anglican Mission in England
This is a story of courageous and faithful episcopal leadership spanning generations and continents.

Anglican Mission in England has new Diocesan Bishop
Tim Davies has been acting bishop since his predecessor stood down in March

Pope Leo XIV calls for global solidarity with Eastern Churches amid conflict and crisis
“How can we think that we are laying the foundations of the future apart from cooperation and a global vision inspired by the common good?"

Three-year restoration of Lambeth Palace completed
Three year project makes Lambeth Palace more friendly to the environment and the disabled.

Who were the Anabaptists?
This year is the 500th anniversary of the founding of the Anabaptist movement - a chapter in Christian history that is not so well known.

Justin Welby says resignation was 'loneliest' moment
Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has said his resignation last year was the correct decision, despite it being “one of the loneliest moments I’ve ever had”.

200 CofE clergy issue warning against abortion up to birth
A number of bishops were among the signatories.

CofE bishop repents for failure to address grooming gang issue
A Church of England bishop has confessed that he did not raise the issue of grooming gangs because of his concern that it might undermine the Church’s efforts to promote racial justice.

Church leaders urge MPs to reject assisted suicide bill
Church leaders have issued a warning against assisted suicide as proposed legislation goes to vote today in the House of Commons.

New devotional resource to celebrate 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed
A new devotional resource has been released by the Church of England to mark the 1,700th anniversary of one of Christianity’s most significant theological milestones: the Nicene Creed.

Archbishop of York apologises for Church abuse failures
Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York and acting head of the Church of England, has issued an apology to victims in historic church abuse cases, saying that they have been let down by the Church.

CofE commits £416m to spreading Gospel
The CofE hopes to maintain its four solid years of attendance growth.

Canterbury diocese outlines what it wants in next Archbishop of Canterbury
The job advert is live following Justin Welby's departure.