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Archbishop of York apologises for Church abuse failures
Archbishop of York apologises for Church abuse failures

Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York and acting head of the Church of England, has issued an apology to victims in historic church abuse cases, saying that they have been let down by the Church.

CofE commits £416m to spreading Gospel
CofE commits £416m to spreading Gospel

The CofE hopes to maintain its four solid years of attendance growth.

Canterbury diocese outlines what it wants in next Archbishop of Canterbury
Canterbury diocese outlines what it wants in next Archbishop of Canterbury

The job advert is live following Justin Welby's departure.

Lord's Prayer is better known than Star Wars, research finds
Lord's Prayer is better known than Star Wars, research finds

Those concerned that popular culture is eclipsing the gospel of Christ, can rest somewhat easy, after it emerged that the Lord’s Prayer is marginally more well known than a greeting from the Star Wars universe.

Martyn Snow steps down as LLF lead bishop
Martyn Snow steps down as LLF lead bishop

The Lead Bishop for the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith process (LLF) has announced he is stepping down.

Tom Holland appointed Canon Historian at Salisbury Cathedral
Tom Holland appointed Canon Historian at Salisbury Cathedral

Holland previously identified as an atheist.

Lost WWII papers returned to veteran's son after Church investigation and appeal
Lost WWII papers returned to veteran's son after Church investigation and appeal

The son of a World War Two veteran has had his father's wartime documents returned to him after they went missing behind the drawer of a desk.

Bangor Cathedral spending frozen after debt concerns 
Bangor Cathedral spending frozen after debt concerns 

Spending at Bangor Cathedral has been halted after whistleblowers raised concerns about debt and how money is being spent. 

Church opens safeguarding review following Fletcher abuse allegations
Church opens safeguarding review following Fletcher abuse allegations

An evangelical church in Oxford has began a review into its past and present safeguarding measures, following allegations that a former rector sexually abused women and girls in the 70s and 80s.

End of an era: Church of Scotland to cease publication of 146-year-old magazine
End of an era: Church of Scotland to cease publication of 146-year-old magazine

After nearly a century and a half in print, Life and Work, the Church of Scotland’s monthly magazine, will cease publication later this year due to financial pressures and dwindling readership.

CofE considers boost to clergy pensions as part of wellbeing package
CofE considers boost to clergy pensions as part of wellbeing package

Inflation impacts clergy just like everyone else.

Church of Scotland reaffirms opposition to assisted suicide after 'review'
Church of Scotland reaffirms opposition to assisted suicide after 'review'

The Church's position was previously "under review".

Why the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and the Nicene Creed matters
Why the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and the Nicene Creed matters

You might be wondering: what does a fourth-century church meeting have to do with me today? Actually, quite a lot.

CofE mission funding has brought in 37,000 people since 2017
CofE mission funding has brought in 37,000 people since 2017

The Church of England is happy with the progress being made by strategic mission and ministry investments.

Archbishop of Wales commits to reform following 'sobering' safeguarding audit at Bangor Cathedral
Archbishop of Wales commits to reform following 'sobering' safeguarding audit at Bangor Cathedral

"Blurred" sexual boundaries and excessive alcohol consumption were reported.

Pope Leo XIV’s first Mass sends a defining message of faith in a distracted world
Pope Leo XIV’s first Mass sends a defining message of faith in a distracted world

Standing beneath Michelangelo’s towering fresco of the Last Judgement, newly elected Pope Leo XIV delivered his first papal homily in the Sistine Chapel, setting a bold and unmistakable tone for his pontificate. His message: reclaim an authentic vision of Jesus Christ or risk living in a state of “practical atheism”.