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'The longest I held my baby for was two hours': the shameful role the Church of England played in forced adoptions

The C of E is planning to apologise for imposing unwanted adoptions on young, unmarried mothers, but some may feel it’s too little too late…

Woman & Home

‘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 expected to formally apologise for its role in forced adoptions

Survivors of UK’s mother and baby home scandal welcome news after long campaign for recognition

The Guardian - UK

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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

English choirs seek to protect a musical tradition little changed since Queen Elizabeth I

A campaign is underway to protect England's choral music tradition, which has thrived for nearly 500 years

The Independent UK

There may not be a Christian revival, but Britain’s traditional churches aren’t doomed

In the same week that a new archbishop of Canterbury was installed, YouGov admitted that a poll suggesting there was a “quiet revival” of Christianity was a dud. It had been inflated by fraudulent results and should be ignored.

The Conversation

Royal Editor Says Prince William Doesn't Want to "Fudge Things Until He Is King" After Rare Statement on Faith

The Prince of Wales gave a glimpse of his "radical honesty" with his thoughts on the church.

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Watch: Sarah Mullally becomes first woman to lead the Church of England

Sarah Mullally was installed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury on 25 March 2026, marking a historic shift for the Church of England in its 1,400-year history amid ongoing internal divisions.

Euronews

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

Sarah Mullally celebrated as the Church of England's first female leader, in photos

Sarah Mullally has been formally installed as archbishop of Canterbury, marking the start of her public ministry as the first woman to lead the Church of England.

The Independent UK

Sarah Mullally makes history as first woman enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury

She worked in the UK’s state-run National Health Service for more than three decades, rising to become its chief nursing officer for England in 1999.

Euronews

William and Kate attend enthronement of first female Archbishop of Canterbury

The Prince of Wales represented his father the King at the historic service in Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Cancer nurse turned archbishop celebrates election as first woman to lead Church of England

Sarah Mullally, a one-time cancer nurse who became a priest at the age of 40, was installed as archbishop of Canterbury

The Independent UK

First female Archbishop of Canterbury: Teenage me could not have imagined this

Dame Sarah Mullally is the first woman to be appointed to the top ministry role in the Church of England.

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The Independent 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

The Independent UK

The first female Archbishop of Canterbury is being enthroned. Here’s what to know

Thousands of guests will be present at the historic service

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

First woman to be enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury in historic ceremony

Dame Sarah Mullally will become the 106th person to take the leading ministry role in the Church of England.

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Marie Claire

Prince William Differs From King Charles in One Area, But Palace Source Says the Future King Will Be "Drawing a Line in the Sand" Soon

The Prince of Wales feels his commitment is "not always fully understood."

The Independent UK

Voices: Does the monarch need to believe? Readers on Prince William’s ‘quieter’ approach to religion

YOUR VIEWS: Our community is debating whether a future monarch needs personal faith, with readers questioning Prince William’s limited church attendance and the relevance of the Church in a changing UK

International Business Times UK

Prince William Signals Deep Church Bond as Harry and Meghan Face Netflix Rift and Security Fears

Prince William signals a strong bond with the Church of England ahead of a major event, as Prince Harry and Meghan face Netflix tensions and uncertainty over UK security.

BANG Premier

Prince of Wales 'wants a meaningful bond' with the Church of England

Prince William's "commitment to the Church of England is sometimes quieter than people expect", according to an aide.

Evening Standard

Archbishop of Canterbury ‘relieved’ to complete six-day pilgrimage

Dame Sarah Mullally arrived in Canterbury from London on Sunday, and was joined by about 100 people as she walked to the Cathedral.

Evening Standard

William ‘committed to the Church of England’ even if not a regular churchgoer

An aide has said the Prince of Wales approaches faith ‘in his own thoughtful way’.

The Independent UK

Prince William to ‘draw line in sand’ on questions over his commitment to Church of England

The Prince of Wales is not a regular churchgoer like his father the King or his late grandmother

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