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Sarah Mullally: the ‘solid, stable’ pick to steady Anglican ship as archbishop of Canterbury
1+ week, 1+ day ago (725+ words) Mullally brings unshowy calm and competence to role leading Church of England at a difficult moment When Sarah Mullally was announced as the 106th archbishop of Canterbury in October, the choice of the first woman to occupy the role of de…...
New archbishop of Canterbury acknowledges abuse of ‘victims and survivors’ in first sermon
1+ week, 2+ day ago (878+ words) Sarah Mullally is formally installed as the Church of England's spiritual head in grand ceremony The new archbishop of Canterbury highlighted the pain caused to victims and survivors of abuse by the Church of England in her first sermon, delivered…...
New archbishop of Westminster urges greater understanding of struggles of ‘the vulnerable’
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (527+ words) At his official installation, Archbishop Richard Moth recognised the Catholic church's failures but insists it's a time of "opportunity' The new leader of Roman Catholics in England and Wales has said that the church has failed vulnerable people, urging more…...
Church of England General Synod halts work on LGBTQ+ equality
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (798+ words) Progressive Christians speak of pain and anger as issue is put in deep freeze after London meeting The General Synod debate on equal marriages " a timeline The hopes of progressive Christians in the Church of England have suffered a big…...
Anglican clergy in London to be asked to promote antiracism in sermons
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (657+ words) Exclusive: Thousands of pounds unlocked to fund more diversity initiatives in diocese of capital What is Project Spire and why is it dividing the church? Church of England clergy will be encouraged to promote antiracism in sermons as senior figures…...
What is Project Spire and why is it dividing the Church of England?
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (769+ words) The church's "100m project aims to address past connections to slavery, but critics say funds should help struggling parishes Anglican clergy in London to be asked to promote antiracism in sermons The new archbishop of Canterbury has defended Project Spire, the…...
The Guardian view on the new archbishop of Canterbury: how to heal a divided church and nation? | Editorial
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (557+ words) The Guardian view on the new archbishop of Canterbury: how to heal a divided church and nation?The Guardian The Guardian view on the new archbishop of Canterbury: how to heal a divided church and nation? The worrying rise of…...
Sarah Mullally confirmed as first female archbishop of Canterbury – video
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (160+ words) Sarah Mullally was officially confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England and the 106th person to assume the role. The worldwide Anglican Communion, which includes the Episcopal Church in the US,…...
Complaint against incoming archbishop of Canterbury dismissed
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (611+ words) Church of England to take no further action after review of Sarah Mullally's handling of London abuse allegation The Church of England has dismissed a complaint about the incoming archbishop of Canterbury's handling of an abuse allegation. Sarah Mullally is…...
In what sense is Tommy Robinson a genuine Christian? None that I can see | Ravi Holy
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (369+ words) The extremist, who is said to have converted in prison, is now planning a mass carol service. But look at his words and deeds: hardly Saint Tommy, is it? Here's a thought for the day: what kind of Christian am…...