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LLF update from Bishop of Newcastle following House of Bishops meeting

An update from Bishop Helen-Ann regarding LLF following a meeting of the House of Bishops today, Tuesday 16 December 2025.  Dear siblings in Christ, The House of Bishops met today, December 16th to discuss LLF. As we await published details of that meeting and any statement...

Scandal surrounds incoming Archbishop of Canterbury over handling of secret dossier

The first female Archbishop of Canterbury will be confirmed in a service next month in St Paul’s Cathedral. Many have applauded Bishop Sarah Mullally’s historic appointment. But Channel 4 News has been investigating a series of scandals on her watch in the Diocese of London. One of the...
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LLF update from Bishop of Newcastle following House of Bishops meeting

An update from Bishop Helen-Ann regarding LLF following a meeting of the House of...

Scandal surrounds incoming Archbishop of Canterbury over handling of secret dossier

The first female Archbishop of Canterbury will be confirmed in a service next month in...

Wood to face three counts of misconduct in church trial

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Jones to face four counts of misconduct in ACNA trial

On December 16, 2025 The Board of Inquiry appointed to address the Presentment of Bishop Derek...