Press releases

Latest news, updates and commentary from the Church of England.
  1. Bishop of Lincoln, Rt Rev Stephen Conway

    Stephen Conway to be Bishop of Lincoln

    24/05/2023

    Downing Street announces the next Bishop of Lincoln will be Stephen Conway

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    Church of England Pensions Board Statement at Shell 2023 Annual General Meeting

    23/05/2023

    Church of England Pensions Board votes against Shell directors.   

    3 min read
  3. Students in an IT suite

    Legislation to safeguard Church of England Academy land moves forward

    22/05/2023

    Government brings amendment relating to land transfers for Church Schools.

    3 min read
  4. Living in Love and Faith.

    Bishops agree key areas for further work implementing Living in Love and Faith

    19/05/2023

    House of Bishops agrees requesting further work from the implementation groups taking forward the decision of General Synod.

    3 min read
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    Meeting of House of Bishops 15-17 May 2023

    17/05/2023

    The House of Bishops met between May 15 and 17 in York.

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    Trevor Devamanikkam review published

    11/05/2023

    The independent lessons learnt review into the Church of England’s handling of allegations against the late Revd Trevor Devamanikkam has been published today.

    5 min read
  7. The London Synod Chamber

    General Synod dates and update on Living in Love and Faith implementation groups

    09/05/2023

    The Archbishops of Canterbury and York, as Presidents of the General Synod of the Church of England, have agreed to proceed with a November meeting of Synod this year.

    3 min read
  8. Church celebrating Jubilee/Coronation/other Royal event with bunting in churchyard

    Thousands set to mark Coronation at church services and events

    04/05/2023

    As the country prepares to celebrate the Coronation of the King and Queen at Westminster Abbey, more than 2,000 local events have been registered by Church of England churches.

    2 min read
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    Responding Well to Victims and Survivors of Abuse – Guidance Summary

    04/05/2023

    Ensuring that victims and survivors who disclose abuse within the Church of England receive appropriate support is a central pillar of the Church’s approach to safeguarding.

    2 min read
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    Church of England’s Social Impact Investment Programme makes £5.7m in investments

    03/05/2023

    The Church of England’s Social Impact Investment Programme, established in 2020 to direct capital towards new solutions to deep-rooted social challenges, has invested £5.7m in its first two years.

    2 min read