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The ‘King’ Vote as amended…

Today, the much vaunted 'King motion' came before General Synod. The motion, about the compatability of same-sex relationships with christian discipleship, has been discussed at length. The wording was as follows: That this Synod affirm that there are no fundamental objections to being in a...

Archbishop of Canterbury’s speech in Kairos Palestine debate

Synod,  The situation in Israel and Palestine is gravely serious. Last month I made my pilgrimage with my dear brother, Archbishop Hosam, across the Diocese of Jerusalem. The fear was palpable among everyone we met, Palestinian and Israeli. From Gaza to the north of Israel,...
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Manchester synod presidential address

Diocesan Synod met at St John's House, Bury on Saturday. In his opening address,...

The Bishop of Manchester’s speeches during the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill in the House of Lords

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Bishop of Manchester on the future of safeguarding arrangements

Following last week’s meeting of General Synod, where the future of safeguarding arrangements in the...

Britain should not ‘cower’ in the face of terrorism, Bishop of Manchester tells Parliament

Bishop David spoke in the House of Lords yesterday in the debate on...

Bishop of Manchester statement on assisted dying legislation before Parliament

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Bishop David Walker of Manchester’s statement on the Makin Review

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Bishop of Manchester reports on the bishops’ LLF statement

12 October 2023 Dear sisters and brothers, I am writing to provide you with an update...

Bishop of Manchester | Living in Love and Faith Letter

Dear sisters and brothers, I write following the announcement of the results of the bishops’...

Bishop of Manchester asks govt about freedom of religion

The Lord Bishop of Manchester asked Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made...

Bishop of Manchester asks the Foreign Office what it was doing to assist those sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan

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The ‘King’ Vote as amended…

Today, the much vaunted 'King motion' came before General Synod. The motion, about the...

Archbishop of Canterbury’s speech in Kairos Palestine debate

Synod,  The situation in Israel and Palestine is gravely serious. Last month I made my...

Archbishops of Armagh describe replica mosque on bonfire as grossly offensive

But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, ‘Who is my neighbour’?...