SOME of those who knew of the abuse perpetrated by John Smyth have been “lying”, a survivor told the General Synod on Monday ...

“A DISTURBINGLY pervasive culture of denial, silence, a refusal to take heed of the lived experience of others and the ...

To coincide with Children’s Mental Health Week (3 to 9 February), the charity published its poll of 3011 parents of children ...

THE Church of England’s stance on the use of gluten-free bread and non-alcoholic wine at the eucharist had been ...

In recent weeks, some Synod members on social-media and other platforms had urged Archbishop Cottrell not to give the ...

The report by the INEQE Safeguarding Group is based on the audits of ten dioceses and nine cathedrals that have been ...

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CONSULTATION on the appointment of the next Archbishop of Canterbury begins today. Members of the public are invited to propose candidates and comment on what the Church needs from the next Primate of ...

THE effects of President Donald Trump’s orders halting the United States’ refugee-assistance and overseas-aid programmes are already being felt, as charities lay off staff and slash support services.

A FORMER Bishop of Swansea & Brecon has appeared at Swansea Crown Court, charged with sexual offences, the Church in Wales reports. The Rt Revd Anthony Pierce, 84, pleaded guilty to five counts of ...

In 2023, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York asked Professor Alexis Jay to develop proposals for a fully independent structure to provide scrutiny of safeguarding in the Church of England. Her ...

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