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Bishop of Oxford won't be stepping down over abuse review findings

Staff writer Wed 17 May 2023 6:59 BST

A spokesman for the Bishop of Oxford says he has no plans to step down after he was criticised in a review over his handling of abuse allegations.

Former Archbishop of York told to step back from ministry

Staff writer | Mon 15 May 2023 6:04 BST

The former Archbishop of York has been ordered to step back from active ministry over his response to a review into the Church of England's handling of abuse allegations.
Church of England apologises to abuse victim after review finds failings

Staff writer | Sat 13 May 2023 5:09 BST

The Church of England has said it is "truly sorry" for abuse suffered at the hands of a priest after a review concluded that senior clergy failed to take appropriate action when it was brought to their attention.
Brian and Bobbie Houston's daughter, son-in-law resign from Hillsong Church

Leonardo Blair | Thu 11 May 2023 7:35 BST

A year after her father stepped down as global senior pastor, Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston's daughter, Laura Toganivalu, and her husband, Peter, announced that they, too, have officially stepped down as global pastors of the denomination's youth ministry, Hillsong Young & Free.
Churches commemorate historic coronation in Sunday services

Staff writer | Sun 7 May 2023 11:10 BST

The celebrations for the coronation of King Charles III are continuing in churches the length and breadth of the country this Sunday.
Churches join in historic coronation celebrations

Rebecca Marlow | Sat 6 May 2023 6:19 BST

Thousands of events are being hosted by Church of England churches to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday.
Churches receive grant in honour of Queen Elizabeth II

Rebecca Marlow | Wed 3 May 2023 8:13 BST

A grant has been given to the Sandringham Group of Churches to commemorate the life and legacy of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Why Westminster Abbey? 1,000 years of coronation history

Martyn Whittock | Wed 3 May 2023 5:27 BST

Westminster Abbey has reflected the changing history of both the monarchy and the nation over one thousand years. Its stones have echoed to the great events of history.
Pope Francis clears way for women and lay Catholics to vote in upcoming bishops' meeting

Junno Arocho Esteves | Thu 27 Apr 2023 6:17 BST

The addition of lay men and women as voting members is 'not a revolution, but rather an important change,' said a cardinal overseeing the synod.
Church of England bishops urged 'to step back from the brink' on same-sex blessings

Staff writer | Tue 25 Apr 2023 8:08 BST

The Church of England Evangelical Council has made an urgent appeal to bishops to reverse course on blessings for same-sex couples.
Majority of world's Anglicans formally reject leadership of Archbishop of Canterbury

Susie Leafe | Sat 22 Apr 2023 6:18 BST

"This failure of church discipline has been compounded by the current Archbishop of Canterbury who has himself welcomed the provision of liturgical resources to bless these practices contrary to Scripture. This renders his leadership role in the Anglican Communion entirely indefensible."
Foley Beach calls on Welby to repent

Susie Leafe | Tue 18 Apr 2023 6:47 BST

Archbishop Foley Beach used his presidential address to the fourth Global Anglican Futures Conference (GAFCON) to call on the Archbishop of Canterbury to repent.