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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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Gavin Drake writes an open letter to the House of Bishops on General Synod and safeguarding

6 February 2025 Dear Bishop, This is an open letter to all of the diocesan bishops...
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More porky pies from the Pinocchio Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell

Q: When do you know when the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, is lying? A:...
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Too little, too late: Charity Commission reminds General Synod of charity trustee’s safeguarding duties

A miracle! The Charity Commission has finally taken public action in response to the...
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(Yet another) mis-statement from the Archbishop of York

Tomorrow night (Tuesday 17 December), BBC Radio’s File on Four will broadcast an edition focusing on...
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An open letter to the State Office Holders who are Church Commissioners

An open letter to the State Office Holders who are Church Commissioners: The Prime Minister (The...
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Open letter to William Nye, Secretary General of the Archbishops’ Council

Mr William Nye LVOSecretary GeneralThe Archbishops’ CouncilChurch HouseGreat Smith StreetLondonSW1P 3AZ 18 November 2024 Dear William, This...
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A look at Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell’s public “correction of the record”

https://youtu.be/tzF2hPh32Iw?si=iXdedd-nlQwoLFK4 If someone makes a public apology for previously “speaking incorrectly”, but in doing so...
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Gavin Drake resigns in protest from General Synod

In recent years I have seen the appalling treatment of a victim and the...

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Archbishop of Canterbury’s speech in Kairos Palestine debate

Synod,  The situation in Israel and Palestine is gravely serious. Last month I made my...
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ACNA trial court statement issuing solemn commitment before God to conduct a fair and impartial process in the Wood trial

ACNA Trial Court Statement of Good Faith 2026.07.09Download
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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’?...
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When Prayer Becomes PR: Synod Grills Church House over World Cup ‘Hand of God’ Text

The Church of England has been forced to defend its now‑infamous “World Cup prayer”...