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The Latest Breaking News from The Church of England

Who might be the next archbishop of Canterbury?

The PA news agency takes a look at some of the names who could be in the running.

The Independent UK

Timeline: Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby officially steps down

The Church of England saw a tumultuous end to 2024.

The Independent UK

Church of England must open up its governance to scrutiny

Letters: Readers respond to the archbishop of York saying the church should kneel in penitence as it faces criticism over its handling of abuse cases

The Guardian - UK

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Churches of all types cannot be allowed to be self-policing

An independent review of all their leaders should be carried out as a matter of urgency

The Guardian - UK

Archbishop of York’s Christmas Day sermon ’empty words’, Bishop of Newcastle says

Stephen Cottrell said the Church should ‘kneel in penitence’ during his sermon at York Minster.

The Independent UK

Archbishop of York’s Christmas Day sermon 'empty words', Bishop of Newcastle says

Stephen Cottrell said the Church should ‘kneel in penitence’ during his sermon at York Minster.

Evening Standard

C of E must ‘kneel in penitence’ after difficult year, says archbishop of York

Stephen Cottrell delivers Christmas sermon in place of Justin Welby, who will step down as de facto head of church

The Guardian - UK

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Who is Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell?

Mr Cottrell will take on many of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s official functions from January 6.

The Independent UK

Church must ‘kneel in penitence’, Archbishop of York says in Christmas sermon

Sermons were being delivered across the Church of England at a tumultuous time for the institution.

The Independent UK

Archbishop of York’s Christmas Day sermon ‘empty words’, Bishop of Newcastle says

Archbishop of York used his Christmas sermon to say the Church of England must ‘be changed’ following a turbulent year for their senior leadership

The Independent UK

Church must 'kneel in penitence', Archbishop of York to say in Christmas sermon

Sermons were being delivered across the Church of England at a tumultuous time for the institution.

Evening Standard

Victim calls Archbishop of York’s response to abuse case 'insulting'

The woman called for Stephen Cottrell to step down, saying the Church of England ‘deserves better’

Evening Standard

Victim calls Archbishop of York’s response to abuse case ‘insulting’

The woman called for Stephen Cottrell to step down, saying the Church of England ‘deserves better’.

The Independent UK

Archbishop of York twice reappointed priest in sexual abuse case, report says

Stephen Cottrell admits situation ‘could have been handled differently’ as pressure mounts over David Tudor scandal

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Evening Standard

Archbishop of York admits abuse case ‘could have been handled differently’

Pressure on Stephen Cottrell has intensified after it emerged abuser David Tudor twice had his contract renewed.

The Guardian - UK

Our rarely apologise, never resign bishops don’t deserve comfortable lives in the Lords

Denying that sexually abusive priests are their responsibility makes them ripe for removal

Evening Standard

Case of abuser priest could have been handled differently – Archbishop of York

According to a fresh BBC investigation, David Tudor’s contract as area dean in Essex was renewed in both 2013 and 2018.

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on the Church of England: how does it recover after its annus horribilis?

A new Anglican leader must reinvent the role if they are to restore faith in an institution mired in sexual abuse scandals

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Evening Standard

Welby makes children’s charity donation and sends last Christmas card in role

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will step down from his role in early January over his handling of the John Smyth scandal.

The Independent UK

Former Church of England leader resigns as priest after claims he mishandled an abuse case

A former leader of the Church of England has resigned as a priest following allegations that he failed to properly handle the case of a priest accused of sexual misconduct

The Independent UK

Former archbishop of Canterbury George Carey quits as priest

It comes following an investigation into the Church of England’s handling of a sexual abuse case.

Evening Standard

OPINION - As a fellow sinner King Charles should let Prince Andrew come to Christmas, not ban him

It would be cheek and impudence on my part to instruct the head of the Church of England about the True Meaning of Christmas but when has that ever stopped a journalist? I have in mind the news all over the papers that the Duke of York is being “urged…

The Independent UK

Archbishop of York ‘sorry’ he was not able to act sooner in sex abuse case

Stephen Cottrell is due to take on many of the soon-to-step-down Archbishop of Canterbury’s official functions temporarily from early January.

Evening Standard

Under pressure Archbishop of York 'sorry' he was not able to act sooner in sex abuse case

Stephen Cottrell is due to take on many of the soon-to-step-down Archbishop of Canterbury’s official functions temporarily from early January

The Guardian - UK

Archbishop of York says he acted as soon as legally possible in sexual abuse case

Church of England crisis deepens as second archbishop faces calls to resign over response to abuse

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