Pope praises Welby over gay marriage stance
Pope Francis praised the Archbishop of Canterbury for his stance on gay marriage suggesting David Cameron 's plans could undermine the “foundations of society”. 5:36PM BST 14 Jun 2013 In the first...
View ArticleArchbishops to ask clergy: 'Are you having gay sex?'
Openly gay clerics will be questioned about the intimate detail of their sex life on behalf of the Archbishops of Canterbury or York before they can be considered to be a bishop, the Church of England...
View ArticleChurch of England faces backlash over rejecting women bishops
CANTERBURY, England — When the Church of England scuttled plans to allow women bishops on Nov. 20, incoming Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby called it “a very grim day for women and their...
View ArticleThe Archbishop of Canterbury must wean the Church off its benefit addiction
Justin Welby understands that benefits do not fix everything. Now he needs to educate his Church The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, should get his Church to focus on real social justice...
View ArticleAll eyes on 'game-changer' Welby as Church faces final showdown on women...
The incoming Archbishop of Canterbury is preparing a personal plea to traditionalists in the Church of England to “go forward” with the idea of women bishops next week in an attempt to end years of...
View ArticleChurch’s final no to women bishops
The Church of England was facing its biggest crisis of modern times on Tuesday night after the General Synod tore up plans to ordain women as bishops despite overwhelming support in parishes. Dr Rowan...
View ArticleBishop labels Church of England 'hypocritical’ over civil partnerships
The Church of England is facing fresh divisions over same-sex unions. Its leadership has come under attack from one of its own bishops over its refusal to bless homosexual couples. The Archbishop of...
View ArticleFemale bishop row deepens as priest refuses promotion in protest
Rev Philip North was due to become bishop of Whitby, despite parishoners' opposition to his stance on women in church The General Synod at York voted against female bishops. Photograph: Asadour...
View ArticleAnglican church lifts ban on gay men in civil partnerships becoming bishops
Openly gay Anglican clergy in civil partnerships will be allowed to become bishops after the Church of England dropped its ban on the move. Gene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the Anglican...
View ArticleAnglican church lifts ban on gay clergymen in civil partnerships becoming...
Openly gay Anglican clergy in civil partnerships will be allowed to become bishops after the Church of England dropped its ban on the move. Gene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the Anglican...
View ArticleWomen bishops: a failure of leadership
The Church must do better than its previous lacklustre attempt to engineer consensus A Church in crisis: 'We need outstanding theological leadership, and not a mere suite of managed compromises'...
View ArticleBishops under pressure to abstain in gay marriage vote
Bishops are facing intense pressure from inside the Church of England not to use their votes in the House of Lords to block gay marriage, The Daily Telegraph has learnt. Bishops in the House of Lords...
View ArticleChurch of England lifts ban on gay bishops
LONDON --The Church of England said Friday that it will allow gay men to become bishops, putting it closer to its sister Episcopal Church in the United States but at odds with many conservatives in...
View ArticleVicar quits amid whispering campaign over 'happy clappy' services
A vicar has quit after elderly parishioners mounted a whispering campaign against him because of his “happy clappy” services, despite growing attendances. Rev David Dickinson Photo: CAVENDISH 3:34PM...
View ArticleChurch of England unveils plan for women bishops in 2015
By Tom Heneghan, Religion Editor (Reuters) - The Church of England published a plan on Friday to approve the ordination of women bishops by 2015, a widely supported reform it just missed passing last...
View ArticleWomen bishops: long road to synod vote
Church of England's General Synod is expected to back ordination of female bishops, though lay vote could be tight A women bishops supporter expresses a view with a sticker displayed inside a car...
View ArticleGay clergy: Jeffrey John should be made bishop in Wales, says friend
A gay rights campaigning clergyman has called for a leading Welsh gay cleric to be made a bishop in Wales. It follows the revelation that the Church of England has dropped its opposition to gay clergy...
View ArticlePriest forced to stand aside as bishop over traditionalist view on women
A traditionalist priest chosen to become a bishop has been forced to turn the appointment down after a rebellion in the pews over his views on women. Philip North pictured with John Sentamu By John...
View ArticleTake less, bishop tells baby boomers
Baby boomers are a special “fortunate generation” who have enjoyed dramatic improvements in living standards but are now “absorbing” more than their fair share of taxpayers’ money, one the most senior...
View ArticleDoubts over future of Catholic weddings as Lords revisit gay marriage bill
The Roman Catholic church could face legal action for refusing to carry out gay weddings despite Government assurances it could not, a committee of MPs and peers has warned. Doubts over future of...
View ArticleOpponents of gay marriage like supporters of apartheid, says senior bishop
A senior Anglican bishop has likened opponents of gay marriage to Christians who used the Bible to justify slavery and apartheid. Bishop Holtam told peers that allowing gay couples to wed would be a...
View ArticleArchbishop: Conflict in Gaza shows why we must overcome splits on women...
The incoming Archbishop of Canterbury has issued an impassioned call for the Church of England to learn from the conflict in Gaza and prove they can "love one another" after years of splits over women...
View ArticleChurch warned over rights of suspected paedophile priests
The Church of England has been warned it cannot carry out a risk assessment of suspected paedophile priests in case it breaches their human rights, it emerged yesterday. Dr John Sentamu, the...
View ArticleWomen bishops: Church Synod told 'this is urgent'
The Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich has said most people in the Church are “mystified” at why the governing General Synod has not previously been able to resolve the issue. The Synod, which is...
View ArticleChurch of England gives up fight against gay marriage
The Church of England has effectively accepted defeat over gay marriage signalling that it will no longer fight against a change in the law. The Bishop of Leicester Photo: RII SCHROER By John Bingham,...
View ArticleArchbishop of York: would the church rather bless sheep and trees than gay...
The Church of England will have to think about whether it is right to bless sheep and trees but not loving gay couples, its second most senior figure has suggested. Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu...
View ArticleChurch of England diocese asks for gay-friendly bishop
A Church of England diocese has made building bridges with the gay community part of its new bishop’s job description. Dr Jeffrey John, the openly gay Dean of St Albans, has been widely tipped for...
View ArticleThe actress and the bishop: Church of England makes drama out its own crisis
It is not a phrase usually heard in discussions about the inner workings of the Church of England. Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Reverend Justin Welby Photo: PA By John Bingham, Religious Affairs...
View ArticleFuture Church of England bishops to be quizzed on their sex lives
Every Church of England cleric who could be promoted to become a bishop is to be asked to provide details of their sex life to the Archbishop of Canterbury or York, it has emerged. Dr John Sentamu,...
View ArticleNew Bishop of Ebbsfleet announced (Archbishop of Canterbury)
(Source: Archbishop of Canterbury) New Bishop of Ebbsfleet announced Canon Jonathan Goodall (r) with Archbishop Justin Friday 2nd August 2013 The Revd Canon Jonathan Goodall will succeed Bishop...
View ArticleChurch facing divide over blessings for same-sex couples
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View ArticleChurch of England considers 'weddings in all but name' for same-sex couples
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View ArticleNew Archbishop of Canterbury to be Enthroned
LONDON — As he prepared for formal enthronement on Thursday as the 105th archbishop of Canterbury and spiritual head of the world’s 77 million Anglicans, the Most Rev. Justin Welby spoke in...
View ArticleArchbishop 'convinced' role will eventually be held by a woman
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, says he is convinced his role will eventually be held by a woman. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby Photo: AFP By John Bingham, Religious Affairs...
View ArticleArchbishop Justin Welby's olive branch to gay rights groups
The Archbishop of Canterbury has offered an olive branch to gay rights campaigners on the eve of his enthronement, describing their criticism of both him and the Church as “thoughtful” and “powerful”....
View ArticleTime for the church to catch up to its community
EDITORIAL Pope Francis is considering allowing priests to end their vow of celibacy. The Catholic and Anglican churches are moving to further reduce the barriers between the lives of their members and...
View ArticleChurch of England to use positive discrimination to boost women bishops
Related Articles First women bishops in months after Synod vote 14 Jul 2014 Women bishops will meet opposition within the C of E laity 16 Jul 2014 Women bishops: the issues 14 Jul 2014 Because of its...
View ArticleChurch offers prayers after same-sex weddings – but bans gay priests from...
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View ArticleWomen bishops: Traditionalists told take exemptions on trust
Not for more than 20 years has the future direction and character of the Church of England turned so profoundly on a single vote. By Monday evening the Church of England might have broken a tradition...
View ArticleWomen bishops plan fast-tracked after warning change ‘urgently needed’
Related Articles Church of England votes overwhelmingly for women bishops 20 Nov 2013 Church of England could name first woman bishops ‘by Christmas’ 17 Jan 2014 Earlier, in a sermon, the Archbishop of...
View ArticleEnglish priest shadows women bishops for a job she can’t have _ yet
WASHINGTON — The Rev. Sue Pinnington is on a five-week mission to compile a job description for a post she’s currently not able to have: bishop. During a recent stay in the nation’s capital, the...
View ArticleReverend Libby Lane named as CofE's first female bishop
The Reverend Libby Lane has been announced as the first female bishop for the Church of England, just a month after a historic change to canon law. She will become the new Bishop of Stockport, a post...
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