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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

Nigel Farage’s mass deportation plans are ‘beneath us as a nation’, UK’s top bishop says

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell argues Reform UK leader’s radical proposals to ‘send them all back’ go against the British way

The Independent UK

Former priest ‘instilled culture of fear’ enabling him to sexually abuse women

Christopher Brain, 68, from Wilmslow, Cheshire, was the leader of the Nine O’Clock Service, part of the Church of England, in Sheffield.

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C of E offers ‘unreserved’ apology as ex-priest found guilty of indecent assault

Chris Brain was found guilty on 17 charges of assault against women who attended Nine O’Clock Service in Sheffield

The Guardian - UK

Rave culture, lycra ‘nuns’ and ‘sexual healing’: Inside the evangelical cult left unchecked in the Church of England

Inspired by 80s rave culture and radical evangelical preaching, Christopher Brain and his acolytes developed a revolutionary type of worship which brought young people flocking to the Church of England. Thirty years after the ‘cult’ collapsed in controversy, its leader has been convicted of abusing vulnerable young women who ‘viewed…

The Independent UK

‘I was the most radical ordained vicar there was’: Church of England ‘cult’ leader defends ‘sensual’ contact with followers

Christoher Brain admits to having ‘sensual’ contact with women in the Nine O’Clock Service, but insists it was consensual and he was ‘on a journey of radical research and experimentation’

The Independent UK

Who Is Cherry Vann? UK's First Female and Openly Lesbian Archbishop

Cherry Vann has been elected the first female and LGBTQ+ Archbishop of Wales, pledging to bring healing and trust after her predecessor resigned amid a safeguarding review.

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Anglican convert to receive one of the Pope’s biggest honours

The designation is one of the most significant decisions of Leo's young papacy and also carries deep personal meaning

The Independent UK

20 People Who Were Part Of Royalty But Decided To Part Ways With Their Duties

These 20 royals said “no thanks” to tradition.

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OPINION - Harry and Charles should reconcile the old fashioned way: face to face

Remember the Parable of the Prodigal Son? The King should, anyway, what with him being Head of the Church of England. Anyway, stop me if you’ve heard this before but Christ told us about a man who had two sons, one of whom demanded his inheritance and took off to…

Evening Standard

Church of England considers holy communion options for gluten-intolerant

The Church previously issued a statement to clarify it was not banning gluten-free bread or non-alcoholic communion wine.

Evening Standard

Woman says she ‘froze’ during alleged rape by former Nine O’Clock Service priest

Christopher Brain, 68, was leader of the Nine O’Clock Service (NOS), part of the Church of England, in Sheffield between 1986 and 1995.

Evening Standard

Former priest led movement with ‘extremely disturbing’ services, court hears

Christopher Brain, 68, from Wilmslow, Cheshire, was leader of the the Nine O’Clock Service in Sheffield between 1986 and 1995.

The Independent UK

Women dressed in revealing clothes known as ‘Lycra nuns’ kept church cult leader’s home spotless, sexual abuse trial hears

Christopher Brain surrounded himself with women known as ‘the Lycra Lovelies’ or ‘the Lycra Nuns’, the court heard

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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

‘Lord’s Prayer better recognised than national anthem, Churchill or Shakespeare’

The Our Father also appeared better known that Star Wars and the famous Liverpool football anthem.

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Archbishop of Canterbury job advert seeks ‘servant leader of utmost integrity’

In a so-called statement of needs, published this week, the Diocese of Canterbury set out a lengthy list of requirements for any chosen candidate.

Evening Standard

Ongoing wait for new Church of England leader ‘staggering’ says MP

The comments came as the body charged with nominating the new archbishop announced most of its membership.

The Independent UK

Accountant and Maori priest among group who will elect new archbishop of Canterbury as selection delay branded ‘staggering’

The comments came as the Church of England revealed the members who will decide the new archbishop, including an Argentinian engineer, a Māori priest, and a chartered accountant

The Guardian - UK

Plaque and memorial garden to mark scandal of Britain’s forced adoptions

Women, adoptees and relatives expected to attend two events at locations of two former unmarried mothers’ homes

Evening Standard

William and PM’s attendance at Pope’s funeral shows ‘respect for Catholic faith’

Sir Keir Starmer will be there on behalf of the British Government while the Prince of Wales will represent the King.

The Independent UK

Why St George’s Day has been moved from 23 April this year

Church of England has changed the date this year because no saint’s day can take place in the week before or after Easter

Radio France Internationale

Leaders and believers around the world pay tribute to 'everyone’s pope'

As the Vatican announces that the funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday at 10am local time, world leaders, representatives of other religions and the Catholic faithful around the world have been reacting to the death of the pontiff on Monday, 21 April.

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