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Mullally calms the Anglican-Jewish waters

The meeting between the Board of Deputies of British Jews and Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally has effectively sidelined the anti-Israel motion overwhelmingly passed by the Church of England’s General Synod in July 2026. Enthused by the Palestinian cause after her visit to Israel and the West...
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New Bishop of Warwick announced

The new Bishop of Warwick will be the Revd Canon Dr Tim Lomax Downing Street has announced today, after his nomination was approved by the King.  Tim is currently Director of Mission and Ministry in the Diocese of St Albans and Residentiary Canon at St Alban’s Cathedral....
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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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Mullally calms the Anglican-Jewish waters

The meeting between the Board of Deputies of British Jews and Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah...
Press Releases

New Bishop of Warwick announced

The new Bishop of Warwick will be the Revd Canon Dr Tim Lomax Downing Street has...
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Bishop of Newcastle responds as MPs reject Assisted Dying Bill

Following the vote in the House of Commons against giving Second Reading to the...
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Amid horrors of this world, God is with us: Archbishop of York’s reflection on 9/11

All of us who were around at the time remember where we were and...