George Carey among clergy who could face life ban over John Smyth abuse case Church of England plans action against former archbishop of Canterbury and nine others after Makin report The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025
Former Church of England leader faces potential disciplinary action over handling of abuse claims A former leader of the Church of England is among several members of the clergy facing potential disciplinary action over the way the institution handled sexual abuse allegations The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025
Former archbishop of Canterbury could face disciplinary action after damning abuse report Lord Carey resigned as a priest in December following an investigation into the Church of England's handling of a separate sexual abuse case The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025
George Carey among clergy facing possible disciplinary action over Makin report He is one of 10 people named regarding potential failures in handling abuse allegations. Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025
UK churches need open-mindedness to preserve heritage says heavy metal musician Mark Mynett of Plague of Angels says there is also a classist undertone to outrage at band’s concert at York Minster The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025
Claims about the Church of England’s demise are exaggerated Letters: Rev Stephen Gardner and Paul R Baines respond to an article by Simon Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025
Even Prince William doesn’t attend church – it’s time for a new Reformation The UK is now a secular nation and the Church of England should no longer be one of the central pillars of state, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2025
Archbishop of York apologises for ever ‘unintentionally influencing voting’ It came as the Church of England’s General Synod met on Thursday. Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025
Argos manager-turned-vicar criticises ‘snobbery’ in Church of England The debate at the Church’s Synod saw rapper Eminem quoted by Archbishop of York during a call to encourage more working class people into the Church. The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025
Bishop: Church vote a missed chance to show abuse victims their pain is heard Representatives of survivors said the outcome was a ‘punch in the gut’. Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025
A flesh and blood matter for the Church of England Brief letters: Unholy communion | Government badees | It won’t wash | Crime writing | History boy | Civilian ways The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2025
Church vote on safeguarding ‘a punch in the gut for survivors’ The Church of England’s parliament heard debate and held a vote on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025
Abuse survivors plead with Church Synod to vote for independent safeguarding Leaflets being handed out to members on Tuesday branded the Church’s attitude and processes to date a ‘safeguarding failure’. The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025
Synod members to debate and vote on new safeguarding model for Church of England Two so-called models for independent safeguarding will be presented to the Synod. The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025
Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025 Church of England ‘broken’, lead safeguarding bishop says after abuse scandal The Church’s General Synod gathered on Monday for the first time since the resignation of Justin Welby following safeguarding failures.
Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025 Challenging times for Church, says Archbishop as he notes abuse victims’ anger Monday is the first day of five days of Synod debate and various votes on issues including safeguarding at Church House in London.
The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025 Church in crisis as Bishop hits out at Archbishop of York’s ‘abhorrent’ behaviour Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley previously called for the Church’s current temporary leader to resign
Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025 Bishop brands Archbishop of York’s behaviour ‘abhorrent’ ahead of Synod opening The Church’s parliament is meeting for five days this week following a turbulent few months for its leadership.
Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025 Archbishop of York to address Synod during ‘crisis’ for Church of England The Church of England is gathering at a time of ‘unprecedented crisis’ at the first General Synod since the archbishop of Canterbury resigned.
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2025 Church bans non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread from holy communion Anger at ‘injustice’ of church decision
Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2025 Non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread barred from holy communion Communion is one of the central sacraments of the Christian faith.
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2025 Church of England meeting at time of ‘unprecedented crisis’ over abuse failings There will be five days of debates and votes on issues including safeguarding.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2025 Church of England scandals stoke fears of mutiny as synod talks loom Demoralised clergy speak of church in freefall and crisis of trust in run-up to governing body meeting
Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2025 King and Queen dine with Beckhams and Helen Mirren to celebrate Italian cuisine The menu has been created by renowned Italian chef Francesco Mazzei and inspired by Tucci, who fronted the TV series Tucci – The Heart Of Italy.
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025 King Charles mixes ‘great’ martini as Stanley Tucci watches on at Italian-inspired dinner The menu has been created by renowned Italian chef Francesco Mazzei and inspired by Tucci