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What if Project Spire’s £100 million went on frontline parish vicars?

What would be the impact of an extra £100 million in grants from the Church Commissioners for frontline parish ministry in the Church of England? An outlay of £1 million would easily fund a parish minister for 10 years, provided the diocese getting the grant...
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Attendance at Cathedral services rises for fifth year running

A total of 32,600 people attended weekly services – such as Evensong, Morning and Evening Prayer or Sunday Eucharist - at Church of England cathedrals in 2025. Sunday attendance was up notably among adults, at eight per cent higher than in 2024. There was also...
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Statement from the Archbishop of Wales on the election of Leo XIV

On behalf of the Church in Wales, I send my most heartfelt congratulations to...
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Called to be more – Archbishop’s Presidential Address to Governing Body

The Archbishop of Wales, Andrew John, calls for a "more professional, grounded, compassionate, connected...
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Tribute to Pope Francis from the Archbishop of Wales

“It was with the most profound sadness that I heard of the death of...
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Discerning the future of same-sex blessings in the Church in Wales

The Church in Wales is preparing to revisit its stance on same-sex blessings as...
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Discerning the future of same-sex blessings in the Church in Wales

The Church in Wales is preparing to revisit its stance on same-sex blessings as...
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Primate of Wales’ 2024 Christmas message

Christmas reminds us that God is with us and offers hope even in our...
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Statement from the Archbishop of Wales on the resignation of Justin Welby

“This is an acutely painful issue for all involved, and we hold everyone who...
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Welsh bishops call for prayers to mark anniversary of Middle East conflict

The Bishops of the Church in Wales are appealing to congregations to join them...
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President address of the Archbishop of Wales to the Governing Body, September 2024

Governing Body, September 4 2024 The Summer Olympics in Paris are now well behind us,...
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Welsh bishops call for calm following protests

The Bishops of the Church in Wales have called for calm in the wake...
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Archbishop of Wales 2024 Easter message

Politicians alone can’t solve all the problems facing our country, warns the Archbishop of...
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Pray for peace this Christmas – Welsh Archbishop’s joint message

Christian leaders, representing churches and chapels across Wales, are joining together to invite people...
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Op-Ed

What if Project Spire’s £100 million went on frontline parish vicars?

What would be the impact of an extra £100 million in grants from the...
Press Releases

Attendance at Cathedral services rises for fifth year running

A total of 32,600 people attended weekly services – such as Evensong, Morning and...
Press Releases

New York agrees: Catholic nuns may continue ministry without being forced to assist suicides

WASHINGTON – With agreement from the state of New York, a federal judge ordered the state not...
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Lambeth Palace appoints new Chief of Staff and Chief Operating Officer

Lambeth Palace is pleased to announce two appointments to the Archbishop of Canterbury’s senior...