Ian Paul

Primate of Canada’s Easter 2026 message

In January, I made a solidarity visit to our siblings in the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, bringing with me the love and support of the Anglican Church of Canada. The situation faced by Palestinian Christians—and Palestinians in general—is extremely challenging. As I spoke about...

Complexity at Canterbury? A Shaky Beginning with an initial win for ‘Moral Therapeutic Deism.’

It is not easy to find a sufficiently neutral tone of voice with which to assess the accomplishments of The Most Rev’d Dame Sarah Mullally the latest Archbishop of Canterbury. The danger is inevitably that one runs the risk of sounding elitist or condescending....
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The end of the Church of England dispute on sexuality?

On Wednesday at about a quarter to five, the House of Bishops released a very...

What challenges face Sarah Mullally as the new archbishop?

Yesterday morning, at 10 am, the historic announcement was made as to who will...

Is the Archbishop of York right about migration?

When bishops and archbishops speak about migration it always hits the headlines—and never ends...

Has Living in Love and Faith come to an end? An open letter to the Archbishop of York

Dear Stephen I read with interest your address to York Diocesan Synod on 5th July, and...

Should the Church Commissioners pay slavery reparations? Further questions

Project Spire is the name that has been given to the Church Commissioner’s decision to...

As Synod debates safeguarding, Ian Paul says Archbishop of York should stand aside from ministry

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What did General Synod decide about safeguarding?

Unless you have been living under a rock, you will be aware that safeguarding...

The problem with the C of E: an open letter to Stephen Cottrell

Dear Stephen In our working relationship, I have always sought to be open and honest...

What is Justin Welby’s legacy to the Church of England?

When Justin’s appointment was announced, I might have been surprised had I known as...

Where does the C of E go on sexuality after July Synod?

Not everything was bad at the session of General Synod last weekend. When someone...

Unity matters in our debates about sexuality—and so does truth

Last week, Martyn Snow, the bishop of Leicester and current lead for the Living...

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Primate of Canada’s Easter 2026 message

In January, I made a solidarity visit to our siblings in the Episcopal Diocese...

Complexity at Canterbury? A Shaky Beginning with an initial win for ‘Moral Therapeutic Deism.’

It is not easy to find a sufficiently neutral tone of voice with which...

The King and Queen will attend the Royal Maundy Service at St Asaph Cathedral

The King and Queen will attend the Royal Maundy Service at St Asaph Cathedral,...

Rowe Presses Good Friday Offering for Holy Land as War Intensifies

Dear people of God in The Episcopal Church: For more than a century, Episcopalians have...