Press releases from January 1st 2020 - December 31st 2020. If you are looking for a press release prior to 2013, please contact the communications team.
Bishop welcomes credit card gambling ban
14/01/2020
The Bishop of St Albans, Dr Alan Smith, has welcomed an announcement from the Gambling Commission that consumers will no longer be able to use credit cards to gamble from April 2020.
2 min readBishops revise and produce further guidance
09/06/2020
The House of Bishops today discussed a range of issues around Coronavirus (COVID-19) and approved further advice on funerals, the celebration of Holy Communion and ordinations.
3 min readBishops warn of 'Environmental Racism'
22/06/2020
Church of England bishops have joined with counterparts from around the Anglican Communion in signing a statement warning of 'Environmental Racism.'
2 min readBishops’ letter on UN Nuclear Weapons Treaty
13/11/2020
More than 30 bishops, including the archbishops of Canterbury and York, have written a letter in support of the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
2 min readBlog from Lead Safeguarding Bishop
01/04/2020
Blog from new lead safeguarding bishop as he takes up the role.
5 min readCalm, courage and compassion needed in face of new lockdown - Archbishops
04/11/2020
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have invited the nation to join them in prayer for the second national lockdown in England.
2 min readCathedrals Measure receives final approval
24/11/2020
New measures to strengthen governance and operational frameworks for England’s cathedrals receive final approval by General Synod.
3 min readCathedrals proposals move forward
11/02/2020
New measures to strengthen governance and operational frameworks for England’s cathedrals have taken the next step towards formal implementation.
2 min readCharity Commission complaint – message from Lead Safeguarding Bishop, Jonathan Gibbs
11/08/2020
We have been made aware of a complaint to the Charity Commission and of course will cooperate fully with any future process, because we are absolutely committed to the importance of safeguarding throughout the life of the Church of England.
3 min readCharity, Victim Support, to run Safe Spaces service for survivors of abuse
11/06/2020
Victim Support has been awarded the contract to manage Safe Spaces, a joint Church of England/Church in Wales and Catholic Church in England and Wales (CCEW) project to provide a vital support service for survivors of church-related abuse.
3 min read