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UK must 'take a lead' on 'compassionate' treatment of refugees, says Archbishop

Staff writer Sat 10 Dec 2022 10:20 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury called for a "compassionate" asylum system in the House of Lords on Friday as he warned that the government's Rwanda plan was "a mistake".

Rob Munro named as next Bishop of Ebbsfleet

Staff writer | Fri 9 Dec 2022 13:02 GMT

Rob Munro has been announced today by Downing Street as the next Bishop of Ebbsfleet, a role that gives him oversight of complementarian evangelical parishes within the Church of England.
Stephen Sizer engaged in 'conduct unbecoming' and antisemitic activity, Church tribunal rules

Staff writer | Wed 7 Dec 2022 13:50 GMT

Prominent evangelical, Rev Dr Stephen Sizer, engaged in antisemitic activity and "conduct unbecoming" of an ordained minister, a Church of England tribunal has ruled.
Church of England attendance well below pre-pandemic levels

Staff writer | Wed 7 Dec 2022 8:48 GMT

Church of England churches saw a significant rise in weekly attendance in 2021 but figures remain far lower than before the pandemic, according to new statistics released on Tuesday.
Church of England's Christmas film invites people to celebrate birth of Jesus

Staff writer | Sun 4 Dec 2022 12:18 GMT

After years of uncertainty, restrictions and lockdowns in the pandemic, Church of England churches across the country are getting ready to welcome people through their doors this Christmas and a new video has been launched with the message that everyone is invited.
Archbishop of Canterbury makes poignant visit to mass grave in Ukraine

Staff writer | Sat 3 Dec 2022 7:26 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury says he has been struck by the "magnitude of evil" unleashed in Ukraine after paying a sombre visit to a mass grave in the war-ravaged country.
Archbishop of Canterbury pays solidarity visit to Ukraine

Anthony Baxter | Thu 1 Dec 2022 13:27 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury is on a three-day visit to Ukrainian capital Kyiv in solidarity with the country's people and churches after months of war.
New date confirmed for historic ecumenical Peace Pilgrimage to South Sudan

Claire Watson | Thu 1 Dec 2022 11:51 GMT

A new date has been set for a Peace Pilgrimage to South Sudan by the Pope, Archbishop of Canterbury and Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly.
Christian population in England and Wales falls below half for first time

Staff writer | Tue 29 Nov 2022 11:03 GMT

Over a third of people now say they have no religion - up from a quarter 10 years ago.
Over 3,000 Christians have signed declaration on marriage, sex and identity

Staff writer | Wed 23 Nov 2022 14:36 GMT

A declaration launched last month upholding a biblical view of marriage, sex and identity has surpassed 3,000 signatures.
Many Brits are facing 'a very hard winter', bishops warn

Staff writer | Fri 18 Nov 2022 9:51 GMT

Church of England bishops have welcomed some of the measures in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement but warned that many people still face "a very hard winter".
Most churches are not financially sustainable, finds Cambridge University report

Chris Ward | Tue 15 Nov 2022 8:03 GMT

A survey of hundreds of churches in the Diocese of Ely, which spans Cambridgeshire and West Norfolk, found that only one in five was financially profitable.
Family engagement with churches has fallen post-Covid, study finds

Anthony Baxter | Mon 14 Nov 2022 11:14 GMT

The study by Liverpool Hope University and the National Institute for Christian Education Research (NICER) found that Sunday morning church attendance has become "less of a priority" for families, while faith nurturing at home has improved.