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Opinion5 Black Christians who changed the British church for good
Black History Month may be coming to an end, but the influence of these five trailblazers continues to reshape what the Church must become, says Ayoola Bandele. May they inspire and challenge Christians everywhere to persistently pursue their calling, whatever challenges they face
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OpinionThe King and Pope praying together is an historic moment for the Church
King Charles’ visit to the Vatican could be a turning point in the relationship between the Catholic and Protestant faiths, says Catherine Pepinster. As the first British monarch to pray with the Pope, he is leading the way in healing a centuries-old rift
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OpinionWhy I’m pleased about the CofE’s reversal on same-sex marriage
The House of Bishops appears to have reversed direction in the Church of England’s long-standing debate about sexuality and marriage. Dr Ian Paul says following proper procedure is the least bishops can do - and should cause hard questions to be asked about what has already happened
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OpinionCanterbury Cathedral’s graffiti merely raises questions. Our world needs answers
A brave act of inclusion or a misguided stunt? The new graffiti-style art installation inside Canterbury Cathedral has divided opinion, with even the Vice President of the USA wading into the debate. Rebecca Chapman notes that if a Cathedral can’t point people toward gospel truth, then the church is in serious trouble
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InterviewsDame Sarah Mullally: ‘Stepping into Church leadership was the biggest decision of my life’
Before becoming the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally was NHS England’s chief nursing officer. In this 2009 conversation, she shares how her career background shapes her vision for the Church and the challenges of leading with care
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News AnalysisHere’s what you need to know about the new Archbishop of Canterbury
With her experience both inside and outside of the Church, Dame Sarah Mullally is considered a safe pair of hands, says Tim Wyatt. But some say she is an uninspiring speaker and may not be up to leading the Church through the challenges it now faces
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OpinionDame Sarah Mullally is the new Archbishop of Canterbury. I’m praying she’ll lead with faith, hope and love
The Anglican Communion has its first female leader. As Dame Sarah Mullally, Bishop of London, prepares to lead the Church during a time of unprecedented turmoil, Bishop Jill Duff explains how Christians can be praying for her
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OpinionIt’s time for us to reclaim our faith and our flag from the far right
The Unite the Kingdom protest exposed a dangerous fusion of Christian imagery and far‑right ideology, argues Guy Hewitt. The Church must urgently reclaim its message of love and justice, he says
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OpinionI love the mountain top moments at Christian festivals. But don’t miss the rest of the story
Amid the spiritual highs of a Christian festival, Rev Jamie Sewell found himself unexpectedly drawn instead to the perhaps forgotten staple of Christian community. In our pursuit of mountaintop moments, he asks, have we lost sight of our real calling — journeying together through the everyday
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OpinionChris Brain has been brought to justice. The Church must now confront spiritual abuse
Chris Brain’s conviction of indecent assault has brought justice but it also raises deeper questions about power, coercion, and spiritual abuse within the Church. Hayley Chapman-Todd explores how the Church is beginning to respond to the issue of spiritual abuse and what more must be done
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OpinionHave Church of England leaders remembered church teaching on sex?
The General Synod of the Church of England has voted to ditch an infamous 1991 document which expressed traditional views on human sexuality. What are the implications of the church’s decision? Rev Dr Christopher Landau gives his view
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OpinionJustin Welby says he was “a bit thick” to oppose same-sex relationships. But I think he’s abandoned biblical teaching
Justin Welby has once again waded into the Church of England’s debate on same-sex relationships, now claiming his previous views were due to him being “a bit thick”. Rev Ian Paul says Welby has left the CofE more divided than ever
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OpinionIf CofE bishops won’t speak out against abortion law change, they should resign
The official Church of England response to the decriminalisation of abortion up to birth is unforgivable, says Lee Gatiss. It’s not a “worrying” change, it’s wrong – and its time Christian leaders said so
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InterviewsWole Agbaje: ‘When God first called me to the Church of England I was horrified’
The Pentecostal who was dragged kicking and screaming into the Church of England is now leading one of its most vibrant congregations
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Magazine FeaturesThe Church of England™ isn’t a business. So why is it run like one?
Jesus may have fed the 5,000. But did he hit his SMART goals? Michele Guinness looks at the tension between management and ministry
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Opinion5 years on from George Floyd the fight for racial justice remains
The Church of England’s director of racial justice, Guy Hewitt, laments that even those claiming to be of God are often the ones stirring racial divisions. The work to break chains of discrimination must continue, he says
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OpinionExplained: Why it’s taking so long to choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury
The election of Pope Leo XIV has focused attention on another Church in need of a new leader. Yet what took the Catholic Church just two weeks will take the CofE almost a year. Why does it take so long, and what has gone wrong already? Tim Wyatt offers his guide to the appointment of the next ABC
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OpinionI’m praying Pope Leo will bring Catholics and Anglicans closer together
Pope Leo XIV has been elected as the new head of the Catholic Church. Could the curious coincidence of a new Archbishop of Canterbury at the same time present a fresh opportunity for Anglicans and Catholics to work together? George Pitcher makes the case for reunification
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News Analysis3,500 churches have closed over the last decade. But is this a problem or a path forward?
As historic church buildings are repurposed into gyms, cafes and even mosques, many are fearing the decline of Christianity in Britain. But others say it could be an opportunity to refocus the Church’s mission
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OpinionWho will be the next leader of the Church of England?
The position of Archbishop of Canterbury has been vacant since January 2025. Who will be the person to guide the Church of England through what has been a volatile era of polarisation, safeguarding scandals, yet spiritual awakening amongst the youth and renewal in the UK. Here are seven prospective candidates
