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Sunday Times letters: Growing number of ‘cultural Christians’

Sunday Times letters: Growing number of ‘cultural Christians’18+ hour, 28+ min ago   (756+ words) I was once an avowed agnostic and, if you will, a cultural Christian. Then my adult experiences brought me into contact with the reality of good and evil. The contrast between the light and the dark is inescapable for many…...

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thetimes.com > uk > royal-family > article > king-charles-pope-leo-pray-vatican-8s5qkcllk

King Charles and Pope Leo to make history with prayers together at Vatican

King Charles and Pope Leo to make history with prayers together at Vatican2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (664+ words) The King and the Pope are to pray together in the Sistine Chapel next week, the first time a British monarch and pontiff have done so publicly since the Reformation. Charles will make a state visit with the Queen to…...

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thetimes.com > article > first-female-archbishop-faces-battle-for-englands-soul-dshll3bd2

First female Archbishop faces battle for England’s soul

First female Archbishop faces battle for England’s soul3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (780+ words) The new Archbishop of Canterbury should use her role to reclaim the idea of English values from Tommy Robinson and Nigel Farage and put forward a positive and tolerant vision of the country, a leading academic has argued. Dame Sarah…...

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The first female Archbishop of Canterbury has a challenging path ahead

The first female Archbishop of Canterbury has a challenging path ahead3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (33+ words) " Archbishop must grapple with fractious Church of England October 09 2025, 9.55pm October 08 2025, 9.00pm October 07 2025, 9.15pm October 10 2025, 5.43pm October 10 2025, 12.00am October 10 2025, 9.00pm...

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Archbishop must grapple with fractious Church of England

Archbishop must grapple with fractious Church of England3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1248+ words) What is going to be in Dame Sarah Mullally's in-tray when she moves into Lambeth Palace to start her new job as Archbishop of Canterbury in the new year? As she switches from the Right Reverend to the Most Reverend…...

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thetimes.com > uk > religion > article > archbishop-of-canterbury-justin-welby-succesor-rq28hwrmq

You answer to God, not opinion polls, next archbishop told

You answer to God, not opinion polls, next archbishop told3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (733+ words) Archbishops of Canterbury have faced fierce criticism for speaking out on issues from migration to assisted dying, but Lord Williams of Oystermouth has told the next leader of the Church of England: "You answer to God rather than the commentariat…...

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thetimes.com > uk > religion > article > clergy-lament-co-opting-of-cross-at-tommy-robinson-protest-mltm2g9pf

Clergy lament co-opting of Cross at Tommy Robinson protest

Clergy lament co-opting of Cross at Tommy Robinson protest3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (656+ words) Church leaders are deeply concerned about supporters of the far-right agitator Tommy Robinson co-opting the Christian faith and symbols including the Cross. In an open letter, senior figures representing a spread of denominations warned against the "misuse of Christianity. The…...

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Archbishop of Wales announces retirement after damning reports

Archbishop of Wales announces retirement after damning reports6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (678+ words) The Archbishop of Wales, the Most Rev Andrew John, has announced his retirement "with immediate effect, after calls were made for his resignation over reports on the culture within the cathedral in his diocese. The sudden departure of John, 61, marks…...

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thetimes.com > uk > religion > article > church-of-england-makes-bewildering-cut-to-anti-racism-funding-c0sf65379

Church of England makes ‘bewildering’ cut to anti-racism funding

Church of England makes ‘bewildering’ cut to anti-racism funding6+ mon, 4+ week ago   (466+ words) A decision to more than halve the funding dedicated to tackling racism in the Church of England has been described as "bewildering" by two bishops. Several reports commissioned by church leaders in recent years have described the Church of England…...

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Deep, prophetic — and female? Archbishop of Canterbury job ad goes live

Deep, prophetic — and female? Archbishop of Canterbury job ad goes live7+ mon, 5+ day ago   (602+ words) They must have "utmost integrity, plenty of "theological depth, be able to "speak prophetically about social and political issues, and be "unapologetic about offering a Christian perspective in national and global debates. And, for the first time in more than…...