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Adopting an apologetic stance
18+ hour, 56+ min ago (400+ words) Friday 26 June 2026 Expressions of "deep regret" need to be accompanied by action, says Matthew Rushton Matthew Rushton on the day that he was collected by his adoptive parents I HAVE always known that I am adopted. But I did not…...
Mothers" Union a "powerhouse" says Archbishop of Canterbury
2+ week, 1+ day ago (517+ words) Thursday 11 June 2026 Mullally preaches in St Paul's Cathedral at a service celebrating charity's 150th birthday An historic sign from'the Mothers' Union archives'is rehung outside the charity's central offices at Mary Sumner House, London,'to mark its 150th anniversary. The charity is also…...
Church of England's definition of safeguarding could be broadened
2+ week, 1+ day ago (861+ words) Thursday 11 June 2026 SAFEGUARDING in the Church of England could be broadened to include anyone harmed or at risk of harm in a church context, after the C of E's National Safeguarding Team (NST) launched a consultation. The fresh approach is…...
Keep discussion about Canterbury and Anglican Communion open, House of Bishops agrees
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (537+ words) Friday 22 May 2026 THE theological response of the Church of England's Faith and Order Commission (FAOC) to the Nairobi-Cairo Proposals was discussed by the House of Bishops when it met in York from Tuesday to Thursday. The Inter-Anglican Standing Commission on…...
INEQE praises diocese of London and its cathedral for safeguarding
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (696+ words) Wednesday 13 May 2026 But it raises questions about impact of both extended episcopal oversight and capacity A stonemason works on signage as part of a "rebrand" of St Paul's Cathedral, unveiled in March ANALYSIS to distinguish between theological objections and "specific…...
Archdeacon of Cambridge to be the next Bishop of Brixworth
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (648+ words) Friday 08 May 2026 The Ven. Dr Alex Hughes embraces "time of change and possibility" in Peterborough diocese The Ven. Dr Alex Hughes THE next Bishop of Brixworth, in the diocese of Peterborough, is to be the Archdeacon of Cambridge, the Ven....
A world in turmoil needs the Anglican Communion
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (792+ words) Friday 08 May 2026 To tackle issues such as conflict and climate change, NGOs need to work in partnership with churches, says Patrick Watt Anok, who lives in Aguat Boma, in South Sudan, where floodwaters in May and June each year damage…...
All new diocesan bishops'must accept the ordination of women, campaign group demands
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (892+ words) Wednesday 29 April 2026 Petition is published by WATCH'before'appointment of next Bishop of London The Archbishop of Canterbury (centre), then Bishop of London, cuts a cake at an event in January 2024 to celebrate 30 years of women priests A PETITION calling for a…...
Podcast: Exclusive interview with the Archbishop of Canterbury
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (208+ words) Friday 10 April 2026 Sarah Mullally in conversation with the editor of the Church Times, Sarah Meyrick On the podcast this week, the Archbishop of Canterbury'speaks to the editor of the'Church Times, Sarah Meyrick. It is the Archbishop's first interview since her…...
Book review: Archbishop Sarah Mullally: A biography by Andrew Atherstone
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (359+ words) Friday 10 April 2026 Nick Goulding reviews a full-length biography of Archbishop Mullally With Andrew Atherstone's book, we are in safe hands. He has impeccable credentials, as the biographer, highly rated, of the previous incumbent, Justin Welby. In his prologue, Professor Atherstone…...