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Archbishop of Canterbury and Patriarch of Moscow appeal for Middle East Christians

The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia have spoken out in support of Christians in the Middle East.

22 November 2017

Vision for 100 new churches in London begins with first new purpose-built church in 40 years

The Bishop of Edmonton has dedicated a new church in London – the first purpose-built church in the diocese of London for 40 years.

22 November 2017

Anglican mission charity to benefit from legacy of First World War bravery

An Anglican mission charity is set to receive a windfall when it auctions off a Victoria Cross in a set of First World War medals this week.

21 November 2017

Westminster peal celebrates Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s 70th Wedding anniversary

The bells at Westminster Abbey in London are ringing out in tribute to Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip on their 70th wedding anniversary.

20 November 2017

C of E publishes guidance for schools on homophobic biphobic and transphobic bullying

The Church of England has today published revised guidance to help its schools tackle homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying.

13 November 2017

From Waikato to Leeds: Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley moves diagonally

The Bishop of Waikato in New Zealand is to return to her roots after being named as the new Bishop of Ripon in the C of E’s Diocese of Leeds.

10 November 2017

Archbishop of Canterbury joins Pope in calling for Status Quo in Jerusalem

Archbishop Justin Welby has echoed Pope Francis’ call for the Status Quo agreement over religious sites in Jerusalem to be protected.

09 November 2017

C of E launches new ethical investment policy for extractive industries

The national investing bodies (NIBs) of the Church of England have announced a new ethical investment policy for the extractive industries.

08 November 2017

Archbishop Justin Welby preaches reconciliation to Kenya’s political leaders

The key-players in Kenya’s disputed elections were at All Saints’ Cathedral in Nairobi as the Archbishop of Canterbury spoke about reconciliation.

06 November 2017

Church of England bishops to remain in reformed House of Lords

The 26 bishops with places in the upper house of the UK Parliament will retain their places under new plans to reform the House of Lords.

01 November 2017