Latest news, updates and commentary from the Church of England.
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Membership of LLF groups announced
08/05/2024
Three working groups will include bishops and members of General Synod
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Sudan: The forgotten war with no winners
01/05/2024
Statement from Anglican and Catholic Lead Bishops on conflict in Sudan.
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Church of England welcomes opportunities to open Special Schools following Government announcement
01/05/2024
Chief Education Officer says proposals will help Church of England serve the needs of more children.
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National Redress Scheme: Proposed financial award framework and approach to funding
25/04/2024
Details of the proposed financial award framework for the Church of England’s national Redress Scheme have been published along with information about the proposed approach to funding the Redress Scheme.
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Tribute to Lord Field
25/04/2024
The joint lead bishops for the Church of England's Cathedrals and church buildings have paid tribute to Lord Field.
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After Rwanda: Church leaders speak out over hostility to refugees
23/04/2024
Archbishops join leaders of other churches in statement warning that kindness towards those fleeing war, persecution and violence has been 'unjustly maligned by some for political reasons'
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New Dean of Lincoln announced
23/04/2024
The King has approved the nomination of The Revd Canon Dr Simon Jones as the next Dean of Lincoln, Downing St has announced.
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Independent co-chair for safeguarding Response Group appointed
16/04/2024
Lesley-Anne Ryder, an experienced CEO and chair who has worked in national and local government and the health and charity sectors, has been appointed the independent co-chair of the Response Group looking at two important reports on independence and safeguarding in the Church of England.
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Independent reviewer upholds appointment process for Bishop of Blackburn
11/04/2024
Report by the Independent Reviewer Canon Maggie Swinson on the process leading to the nomination of the Bishop of Blackburn, published
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