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The Independent
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Conservative Anglicans pick rival leaders to Archbishop of Canterbury

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (256+ words) A Rwandan archbishop has been unanimously elected as chair of the new council A new council has been established by a group of conservative Anglicans in Nigeria, directly challenging the authority of the Archbishop of Canterbury and aiming to lead…...

The Independent
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Conservative Anglican leaders restructure the global religious body after 400 years

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (340+ words) Conservative Anglican leaders have restructured their organization, signaling a break from the traditions of the historic Anglican Communion as they seek to reorder the 400-year-old church group. The Global Anglican Future Conference, or Gafcon, dissolved its Gafcon Primates Council and…...

The Independent
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Breakaway Anglican group to pick alternative leader to Archbishop of Canterbury

3+ day, 32+ min ago  (350+ words) Conservative leaders will discuss a plan that could result in a historic split A significant schism within the Anglican Communion is set to deepen this week as a coalition of conservative churches convenes in Nigeria to elect a leader intended…...

The Independent
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New Archbishop confronts Church’s ‘failures in love, power and self-control’

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (363+ words) Archbishop Richard Moth was formally installed as the 12th Archbishop of Westminster in front of a 2,000-strong congregation on Saturday The new leader of Catholics in England and Wales, Archbishop Richard Moth, has directly addressed the Church's past failures, particularly the…...

The Independent
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Archbishop of Canterbury: Church must be stable presence in unstable world

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (630+ words) The new Archbishop of Canterbury has said the Church of England must strive to be "a stable presence in an unstable world. Dame Sarah Mullally described it as a "humbling privilege to take on her new role as she addressed…...

The Independent
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Dame Sarah Mullally to be confirmed as first female Archbishop of Canterbury

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (160+ words) Dame Sarah Mullally to be confirmed as first female Archbishop of Canterbury'The Independent Dame Sarah Mullally to be confirmed as first female Archbishop of Canterbury - Dame Sarah Mullally is poised to become the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, marking a historic moment…...

The Independent
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New Archbishop of Canterbury has ‘encouraging’ conversations with King

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (361+ words) The new Archbishop of Canterbury said she has had "encouraging" conversations with the King as she takes on the most senior ministry role in the Church of England. Dame Sarah Mullally said Charles, who as monarch is technically the head…...

The Independent
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Landmark moment as Sarah Mullally to become first female Archbishop of Canterbury

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (690+ words) Dame Sarah Mullally, poised to become the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, has said she will leave with "calmness, consistency and compassion" as she prepares for a historic confirmation service in London. The groundbreaking appointment will see Dame Sarah legally assume her…...

The Independent
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Complaint against incoming Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally dismissed

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (601+ words) A complaint against the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury over her handling of an abuse allegation has been dismissed. Dame Sarah Mullally should face no further action on the issue, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell decided. The complainant, a man known…...

The Independent
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Church warns against ‘Christmas is cancelled’ trope ahead of Tommy Robinson carols

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (786+ words) Bishop of Manchester criticises those who use Christmas "as a prop in a dim culture war" as clergy warn against "populist forces" exploiting Christianity A senior bishop in the Church of England has hit out at fake claims that "Christmas…...