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A Scandal Without an Apology: John Smyth

The Makin Review, which was published in November 2024, showed that many Christian leaders failed to act rightly in response to John Smyth’s abuse of boys and young men. Smyth’s criminal misconduct is summarised in the review as follows: “John Smyth was an appalling abuser...
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Address by the Archbishop of Canterbury to the Heads of Churches in Jerusalem

Address by the Archbishop of CanterburyGreek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem24th June 2026   “How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity.” (Ps 133:1) Your Beatitude, Archbishop Hosam, esteemed Heads of Churches, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Thank you for your warm welcome...
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An open letter from the Bishop of Newcastle following the February 2025 meeting of General Synod

An open letter from Bishop Helen-Ann to the Diocese of Newcastle. Dear friends in Christ, Standing...
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Bishop of Newcastle leads Lords debate on the impact of cuts to rural banking services

https://youtu.be/DX8x9pFwW9A?si=F4Qu1vcIG0Gv0LYb Last month, Lloyds Banking Group announced that they will be closing 136 bank branches...
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Bishop of Newcastle questions inconsistent standards in the episcopal selection process in wake of Channel 4 report on the Bishop of Liverpool

A statement from Bishop Helen-Ann following last night's Channel 4 News report:  I was shocked...
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Bishop of Newcastle responds to the Archbishop of York’s call for the Church of England to knee in penitence

https://twitter.com/BishopNewcastle/status/1871898899331637316
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Bishop of Newcastle urges govt to reconsider tax proposals that penalize farmers

https://youtu.be/M2Z_-4pvosc?si=RWd5bf6eB0YtI-cA On Thursday 12 December, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the debate which looks at the impact...
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Bishop of Newcastle urges pause to Northern grants scheme

https://twitter.com/BishopNewcastle/status/1865359644111089888
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Dr Helen-Ann Hartley: “There is a culture of silence and fear amongst the bishops”

https://youtu.be/jIhbo7GozRU?si=RZL3u6gd5Ne9Xk8p This week, Justin Welby resigned as Archbishop of Canterbury after a damning report into...
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Bishop of Newcastle writes to her clergy on safeguarding

Ad Clerum from Bishop Helen-Ann Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, This coming Sunday is...
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A statement from the Rt Revd Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, Bishop of Newcastle, on the resignation of Justin Welby

It is right that Archbishop Justin has resigned. This resignation does not solve...
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A Statement from the Rt Revd Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, Bishop of Newcastle

“Following my call for the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury I need to...
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Living in Love and Faith: A Statement from Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley

My first commitment, and priority, is to continue to respond to God’s calling to...
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Sentamu refused PTO in the diocese of Newcastle

A statement from the Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley:  In May...
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Op-Ed

A Scandal Without an Apology: John Smyth

The Makin Review, which was published in November 2024, showed that many Christian leaders...
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Address by the Archbishop of Canterbury to the Heads of Churches in Jerusalem

Address by the Archbishop of CanterburyGreek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem24th June 2026   “How very good...
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Madras High Court halts church construction on road beside Coimbatore temple

The Madras High Court has issued an interim injunction stopping construction of a new...
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Reflections on the ACNA Provincial Council 2026

You may have heard the famous quote attributed to Mark Twain upon hearing reports...