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Christianity in the UK is flourishing in immigrant communities – but a US-style Christian nationalism is lurking elsewhere

Polling company YouGov has thrown into question claims of a recent upsurge in church attendance among young adults. This has not surprised some experts, who cite evidence for the more conventional story of steep religious decline. If Christianity was once central to British society, that claim remains difficult to sustain…

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‘Made to scrub floors while pregnant’: Survivors speak out as Church of England plans apology for forced adoptions

The Church of England is set to issue a formal apology for its role in historical forced adoptions, where thousands of babies were taken from unmarried mothers in the decades following World War II.

The Times of India

Church of England to apologise for role in forced adoptions

About 100 mother and baby homes where unmarried pregnant women would be sent were run by The Church across England, according to the BBC.

Evening Standard

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There is no revival of Christianity in Britain

Letter: Andrew Copson of Humanists UK says we must recognise non-religious people as a community with a positive, ethical worldview that deserves equal standing in the public square

The Guardian - UK

Claims of church revival debunked as YouGov withdraws ‘fraudulent’ poll

The poll led to a number of stories about a supposed resurgence in Christianity

The Independent UK

New archbishop of Canterbury acknowledges abuse of ‘victims and survivors’ in first sermon

Sarah Mullally formally installed as the Church of England’s spiritual head in grand ceremony

The Guardian - UK

First female Archbishop of Canterbury recognises ‘victims and survivors’ following historic installation

Prince and Princess of Wales attended her enthronement alongside Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

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Wednesday briefing: Can Sarah Mullally steer the Church of England back into safer waters?

In today’s newsletter: The first woman to hold the position of archbishop of Canterbury arrives at a time of transition with hopes that she can restore the church’s reputation

The Guardian - UK

Prince William to make new commitment to Church of England

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The Independent UK

Hospice workers keep seeing ‘a girl in a red dress,’ but holy oil and allegedly an exorcist failed to end it

The trust had to call for help.

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All things bright and beautiful need to be sustainable as well, says Church of England’s new flower policy

Anyone on the flower rota at England’s parish churches will now be reconsidering the way they do their arrangements, after Church of England leaders voted to use more seasonal and local flowers.

The Conversation

Archbishop of Canterbury: Church must be stable presence in unstable world

Dame Sarah Mullally addressed the Church of England’s parliament for the first time as its top bishop.

Evening Standard

Church of England hits out at far right’s use of St George’s Cross to ‘intimidate’ after flags row

Leading bishops call for national flag to be ‘symbol of unity’ as anti-migrant activists co-opt Christian imagery

The Independent UK

What is Project Spire and why is it dividing the Church of England?

The church’s £100m project aims to address past connections to slavery, but critics say funds should help struggling parishes

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Random Musing: A brief history of the Church of England (as it gets its first woman Archbishop of Canterbury)

It begins, inevitably, with Henry VIII, who married Catherine but couldn’t produce a male heir. The Pope refused to annul the marriage because Catherine was the aunt of Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor whose armies effectively controlled Rome — a man at whose snook the Pope could ill afford…

The Times of India

New era begins: Sarah Mullally confirmed as first archbishop of Canterbury in 1,400 years

Sarah Mullally was formally confirmed as the Archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England in its nearly 1,400-year history. The confirmation ceremony, held at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, marked a pivotal moment for the Anglican Church and came after her historic…

The Independent UK

First female Archbishop of Canterbury vows to speak out on misogyny

Sarah Mullally ‘steps into history’ as first-ever woman to lead the Church of England

Evening Standard

First woman Archbishop of Canterbury pledges to speak out on misogyny

Dame Sarah Mullally has been legally confirmed as the new top bishop in the Church of England after a heckler briefly interrupted the ceremony.

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Bishop: Scrutiny right but new Archbishop of Canterbury must have room to lead

Dame Sarah Mullally is replacing Justin Welby in the Church’s top ministry role after he resigned more than a year ago over safeguarding failures.

Evening Standard

Churches urged to ban floral foam and parishioners to donate their own flowers

Synod members are being urged to glorify God using the gifts of creation ‘in a way that works with nature, not against it’.

The Independent UK

Church of England to vote on foam flower ban

Churches could be encouraged to embrace eco-friendly practices

Evening Standard

Church of England charities failed on safeguarding allegations – regulator

John Perumbalath stepped down as bishop of Liverpool without any admission of fault or liability in January 2025.

The Guardian - UK

New archbishop of Canterbury not fit for job, says alleged church abuse victim

Complainant to appeal against C of E’s dismissal of accusation about Sarah Mullally’s handling of abuse claim

Evening Standard

Complaint against incoming Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally dismissed

Dame Sarah will become the Church of England’s top bishop in a ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral on January 28.

The Independent UK

Tommy Robinson closes Unite the Kingdom ‘Christmas service’ after police keep protesters apart– live

Attendees kept apart from a Stand Up To Racism counter protest on Whitehall

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