UK Clergy Chafe at Being Banned From Churches April 2, 2020 News Two letters from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have controversially insisted that clergy remain at home, though some dioceses are allowing work-arounds, including suspending traditional prohibitions on private Eucharists.
Church of England, Vatican Suspend Public Worship March 18, 2020 News England's archbishops urged the faithful to continue in prayer and service to their communities through what may be the first universal suspension of worship gatherings in over 800 years.
Church of England Bishops Say No to Blessing Civil Partnerships January 24, 2020 News The pastoral statement upholds earlier ban on blessing same-sex civil partners, upholds unchanged teaching "that marriage between a man and a woman is the proper context for sexual intercourse."
Former Chaplain to Queen Elizabeth Becomes Roman Catholic December 26, 2019 News Gavin Ashenden had already left the Church of England, saying it had strayed from biblical orthodoxy.
Stephen Cottrell Announced as Next Archbishop of York December 18, 2019 News The appointment has drawn criticism from some quarters because of Cottrell's positions on human sexuality.
UK Bishops Call in Vain for Civility in Brexit Debate October 10, 2019 News As hopes for a Brexit agreement dim, the bishops say some of the language used in the debate is "unacceptable."
Soul Survivor Festival Ends 26-Year Run in Church of England September 14, 2019 Clips, Features These large summer youth festivals led by Canon Mike Pilavachi have introduced mainstream charismatic worship in the Church of England, and led to many vocations to ordained ministry.
UK Bishops Criticize Brexit Infighting as Divisive, Undemocratic August 29, 2019 News 25 English bishops call for open discussion, attention to a no-deal Brexit's impact on the vulnerable, while Archbishop Welby agrees to chair citizens' forum to share diverse views on the way forward
“More Measured Pace” to Full Communion in England July 13, 2019 News General Synod voted by a large majority to any timeline for action. "Pilgrimages are not for rushing, they are for praying.”
ABC Calls for Mandatory Reporting on Sexual Abuse July 11, 2019 News Welby said he feels "“shame and horror that we have done this to people”. He added: “I hope God will forgive us.”
