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New archbishop of Canterbury to be named amid hopes for first woman in top role

Women were first ordained priests in the Church in 1994, while the first female bishop appointments followed 20 years later in 2014.

Evening Standard

What challenges might the new archbishop of Canterbury face?

From issues within the Church to wider political topics, the religious leader will be expected to speak on various subjects.

The Independent UK

‘Missed opportunity if first woman not appointed as archbishop of Canterbury’

The next person to fill the leading Church role will be officially named on Friday.

The Independent UK

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Bishop urges Church of England to ‘reclaim St George’s Day’ in wake of flag protests

Arun Arora, the Bishop of Kirkstall, encouraged other bishops to ‘celebrate positive patriotism’

The Independent UK

Bishop urges Church to ‘reclaim St George’s Day’ in wake of protests

Arun Arora, the Bishop of Kirkstall, encouraged other bishops to ’embrace’ St George’s Day and ‘celebrate positive patriotism’.

Evening Standard

Matthew Lewis: ‘The new Potter cast don’t need has-beens wading in’

INTERVIEW: The Neville Longbottom actor is playing a Church of England rector in the TV adaptation of Reverend Richard Coles’s novel. He talks to Tom Murray about theology, being a ‘dyed-in-the-wool’ atheist, and whether he would ever work with JK Rowling again

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John Morgan obituary

Graphic designer who dispensed with the traditional prayer book aesthetic in Common Worship for the Church of England and produced lettering for HMS Victory

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Quarter say new archbishop of Canterbury should talk less politics – polling

The new person to take the role of the Church of England’s most senior bishop is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

The Independent UK

Bishops risk legitimacy by standing in way of assisted dying – ex-Church leader

Lord Carey is at odds with current bishops in the Church of England.

Evening Standard

Bishop calls on Christians to reclaim England flag from ‘toxic tide of racism’

Arun Arora, bishop of Kirkstall, says Christians should not be ‘neutral in the face of violence and injustice’

The Guardian - UK

Assisted dying: Bishop to tell peers of ‘grave fears’ in first Lords debate

Supporters of assisted dying, including Childline founder Dame Esther Rantzen – who is terminally ill – have appealed to peers not to block the Bill.

Evening Standard

Retired Church of England vicar involved in ‘Eunuch maker’ extreme body mutilation group jailed

Surgical tools, medical supplies and drugs were seized from Geoffrey Baulcomb’s home

The Independent UK

Church of England’s most senior bishop accuses Nigel Farage of ‘kneejerk’ response to migrant crisis

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell says Reform UK leader is not offering a solution to the ‘big issues’ which lead to the small boat crossings

The Independent UK

John Smyth survivor tells of ‘physical reaction’ over redress scheme data breach

Nearly 200 abuse survivors’ details were mistakenly shared in an email.

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Church of England abuse victims’ details leaked in email, survivors say

The Church said it had been made aware of the ‘deeply regrettable data incident’

The Guardian - UK

The Rev Janet Jackson obituary

Other lives: Social worker and priest who set up a bereavement service in Hexham

Evening Standard

Is Pat Allerton, the Hot Vicar of Notting Hill, the antidote to toxic masculinity?

The Church of England has a new, sexy look - and it’s making people take notice

The Guardian - UK

Bishops call on UK government to take action over West Bank settler violence

Senior Church of England clerics want ministers to intensify sanctions and be willing to suspend Israeli trade agreement

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Authority over death belongs to God alone, Church of England leader warns

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell spoke out against the assisted dying Bill.

Evening Standard

Church of England praying for peace but preparing for war

The Church’s parliament – officially known as the General Synod – will hear from a senior military figure when it meets next month.

The Independent UK

Voices: Do we actually need a new Archbishop of Canterbury?

COMMENT: Nearly six months after Justin Welby stepped down, it is time the Church of England assembled a conclave to choose his successor – or simply learn to do without, says Catherine Pepinster

The Guardian - UK

Church of England should rethink automatic secrecy of misconduct hearings, say MPs

Proposed clergy conduct measure hoped to improve existing rules criticised for failing to tackle misconduct allegations

The Independent UK

Warning over ‘reputational risk’ damage from Church abuse scandals

The warning came as Church Commissioners announced they would be investing more than £1.6 billion towards the work of the Church from 2026 to 2028.

Evening Standard

Church of England vicar admits possessing child sex abuse and extreme porn images

The vicar admitted child sex offences following a raid on his cottage

The Independent UK

Justin Welby says he forgives Church of England abuser John Smyth

Justin Welby says he would forgive serial Church of England abuser John Smyth if he was alive

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