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Latest news, press releases, and commentary from the Church of England.
  1. St Catherine Montacute Clock

    Record number of grants awarded for conservation in parish churches

    06/06/2026

    Grants for conservation of historic items and works of art in parish churches more than doubled in 2025 to nearly £600,000, with a record number of grants awarded by the Church of England.

    8 min read
  2. Bishop Rhiannon King

    Comment from Bishop of Southampton following the murder of Henry Nowak

    03/06/2026

    The Bishop of Southampton, the Rt Revd Rhiannon King, has given a statement following the murder of Henry Nowak.

    1 min read
  3. Bishops Rosemarie Mallett and Arun Arora

    Lead Bishops for Racial Justice comment on murder of Henry Nowak

    03/06/2026

    Bishops Arun Arora and Rosemarie Mallett call on Christians to join them in praying for England.

    2 min read
  4. logo of the Diocese of Bristol

    Update on Bristol Crown Nominations Commission process

    27/05/2026

    Existing CNC for Bristol to reconvene.

    1 min read
  5. Bishop Sarah addresses the House of Bishops

    House of Bishops meeting May 2026

    21/05/2026

    The House of Bishops met in person from 19th to 21st May in York.

    3 min read
  6. Scaffolding erected around a church building with the tower and entrance uncovered

    New listed places of worship fund launched

    19/05/2026

    Guidance on applying to a Government grants fund including help to pay for urgent fabric repairs and essential improvements, such as electrical upgrades, heating, toilets and step-free access, has been published today.

    2 min read
  7. Bishop Joanne - House of Lords - 2026

    Bishop Joanne speaks on justice in maiden House of Lords Speech

    19/05/2026

    Bishop Joanne warns that lives are being destroyed by miscarriages of justice.

    4 min read
  8. Archbishop Sarah in the House of Lords

    Archbishop of Canterbury calls to 'make strangers neighbours' amid rising hostility

    18/05/2026

    Responding to the King’s Speech, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, spoke about the importance of hope at a time of rising hate crime, intimidation and hostility.

    4 min read
  9. Union flag bunting

    ‘Protect us from the perils of division and hatred’ – Bishops’ prayer for nation

    15/05/2026

    Bishops issue invitation to Christians to pray for wisdom and love in national life in face of 'division and hatred'

    2 min read
  10. Pope Leo - Thy Kingdom Come - 2026

    Pope Leo encourages Christians to share the Good News in message marking start of global prayer campaign

    14/05/2026

    The Good News of Christ needs to be shared, Pope Leo says in a video message launched today for the start of the worldwide Thy Kingdom Come (TKC) international prayer movement for more people to come to know Jesus.

    3 min read