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The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that he takes antidepressants so that he can maintain an “Eeyore status”, instead of “something much worse.” He referred to his depression during a recent lecture he gave in Canterbury Cathedral, where he also spoke of having sought professional help for his mental health. Archbishop Welby said: “As the...

George Verwer, the founder of Operation Mobilisation, died on 14th April, aged 84, in his home near London. He had been ill for some time. Verwer was known worldwide for his commitment to evangelism, and he made Operation Mobilisation one of the world’s leading mission charities for more than four decades. He has been described...

In a recently published report (‘Love Matters’), the Archbishops’ Commission on Families & Households has made a series of recommendations about how families and households can best flourish. It calls on institutions – from the Church of England to the Government – to put ‘family’ at the centre of their thinking; and individuals – whether...

Dioceses, parishes, and other Church networks are being invited to submit applications for funding to help implement the recommendations of a landmark report into racial justice in the Church of England. A newly-formed panel approved by the Archbishops’ Council will decide on grants to fund work aimed at ensuring the recommendations of From Lament to Action,...

‘Does government “do” God?’ That is the title of the Bloom Review, a four-year independent review, which has recently been published by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Now the Revd Dr Malcolm Brown, the Church of England’s Director of Faith and Public Life, has responded to the Bloom Review. “Faith is at...

According to recent reports from Sudan, the Archbishop of the Province of Sudan, Ezekiel Kondo, was forced to evacuate from the Anglican Cathedral in Khartoum when the fighting began. The archbishop and 42 people, including his family members, had to walk to safety amid the fighting in the city. Sudan Cathedral is linked to the...

Bishop protests about election law changes Bishop’s Bill to remove two-child limit on benefits clears House of Lords Church of England Cathedrals showed recovery in 2021  3rd – 11th June – communities count wildlife in ‘undisturbed’ churchyards Bishop of Durham responds to immigration proposals New foundation launched to help churches tackle housing crisis ** Editor: ...

A senior Church of England bishop has raised serious concerns about new election laws that he believes could adversely impact “the poorest and the most marginalised.” The Bishop of St Albans, Alan Smith, has spoken out against new regulations that mean voters will have to bring photo ID with them when they come to the...

Latest worshipping and visitor data collected from England’s 42 cathedrals and Westminster Abbey during 2021 shows attendance began to recover, despite ongoing Covid-19 measures. The data showed a weekly total of 15,800 people were reported at cathedral services in 2021. This is 22 per cent more than the equivalent figure from 2020, although still 58...

A Private Member’s Bill brought by the Bishop of Durham, Paul Butler, to abolish the two-child limit on Universal Credit has recently completed its passage through the House of Lords. The Bill will now be considered in the House of Commons. The Bill would amend previous legislation which limits the number of children counted when...

Parishes across England and Wales are registered to participate in Churches Count on Nature, an annual scheme where people visit churchyards and record the plant and animal species they encounter. The biodiversity survey, supported by environmental charities A Rocha UK and Caring for God’s Acre, as well as the Church of England and the Church in Wales, will...

The Bishop of Durham, Paul Butler, who speaks for the Church of England on refugees, has recently issued the following response to the Home Secretary’s statement on the Illegal Migration Bill. He said: “No one wants to see people risking their lives to reach safety, but we must ask is this Bill the right response...