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Statement from Bishop of Sheffield following the retrial of Chris Brain

Chris Brain has today been found guilty on all remaining charges, following a retrial on the five charges the jury could not agree on in his original trial in 2025. Brain was convicted in August 2025 of 17 counts of indecent assault against nine women...
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Bishop of Salisbury suspended from ministry

The two complaints brought against the Bishop of Salisbury, Stephen Lake, under the Clergy Discipline Measure, will now proceed to the next stage and Bishop Stephen has been asked to respond to the allegations. He has been suspended from ministry by the Archbishop of Canterbury.  Suspension is...
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The discussion at the end of the LLF process

Yesterday in Synod, we spent five hours (yes, five!) on what is likely to...
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Is the Church of England growing—again?

Marginally later than in some previous years, the full details of the annual returns...
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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...
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What challenges face Sarah Mullally as the new archbishop?

Yesterday morning, at 10 am, the historic announcement was made as to who will...
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Is the Archbishop of York right about migration?

When bishops and archbishops speak about migration it always hits the headlines—and never ends...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Labour tackles cronyism in House of Lords: Ian Paul says UK really needs proportional representation

https://youtu.be/_hLZ33CvdsE?si=OKCj12dtgZ-5llrZ
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Statement from Bishop of Sheffield following the retrial of Chris Brain

Chris Brain has today been found guilty on all remaining charges, following a retrial...
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Bishop of Salisbury suspended from ministry

The two complaints brought against the Bishop of Salisbury, Stephen Lake, under the Clergy Discipline Measure,...
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Statement from Kris McDaniel of C4SO over 2015 Eucharistic discipline comments

Dear Clergy, As we announced last week, the College of Bishops has unanimously consented to...
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Bishop of Manchester installs wife as honorary cathedral canon

Manchester Cathedral welcomed new Canons during Choral Evensong on Monday evening, including the installation...