Press releases

Latest news, updates and commentary from the Church of England.
  1. Interior of a Cathedral showing edge of Christmas Tree

    Cathedral attendance continued post pandemic bounce back, 2022 figures show

    08/02/2024

    Attendance at Church of England cathedrals continued to bounce back following the pandemic, new statistics for 2022 published today show.

    2 min read
  2. Group of people holding a sign saying 'We're all valued equally'

    Church of England awards £2.4 million to boost participation of Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people

    08/02/2024

    The Church of England has awarded £2.4 million to fund a series of measures aimed at boosting the participation of Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people in parish life, from encouraging vocations to the priesthood to grants for improved access to buildings.

    3 min read
  3. King Charles III

    Prayers and messages of support for The King and those who are sick

    06/02/2024

    Churches and bishops have shared prayers and messages of support

    3 min read
  4. BishopGuli

    Bishop: Churches’ support for asylum seekers shouldn’t be seen as a magic ticket

    06/02/2024

    The Bishop of Chelmsford writes in The Telegraph: while it is the role of the Home Office, not the church, to assess and vet asylum claims, the Church must act with compassion.

    5 min read
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    Statement: Interim Theology Advisers

    05/02/2024

    The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have announced the appointment of a new interim Theology Adviser

    2 min read
  6. Archbishop Justin standing on stage giving speech. Behind him is a Difference logo and to the side are a group of students

    Archbishop warns of threat of social media echo chambers and the important role of young reconcilers at 6th National Education Conference

    05/02/2024

    Justin Welby quizzed by students on reconciliation as ‘Difference’ and ‘Flourish’ programmes launched 

    5 min read
  7. Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley

    Living in Love and Faith: Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley steps down

    01/02/2024

    The Bishop of Newcastle, Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, has announced she is stepping down as joint Lead Bishop for Living in Love and Faith.

     

    6 min read
  8. Choral Evensong Norwich Cathedral

    Roman Catholic and Church of England bishops joint meeting

    31/01/2024

    More than 40 bishops from the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales have met in Norwich for two days of prayer, reflection and conversation

    3 min read
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    College and House of Bishops meetings - January 2024

    19/01/2024

    College of Bishops meets at High Leigh Conference Centre in Hertfordshire.

    2 min read
  10. Image of the new Dean of Wells smiling

    New Dean of Wells announced

    15/01/2024

    Reverend Canon Toby Wright will be the next Dean of Wells, it has been announced.

    1 min read