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.

  1. A person holds a credit card while using a laptop

    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 read
  2. A lit candle in front of a stained glass window.

    Bishops 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 read
  3. Cargo  arrival at the sinking island of Tuvalu, Mid-Atlantic, east of Papua New Guinea.

    Bishops 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 read
  4. The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York Designate together in December 2019

    Bishops’ 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 read
  5. Safeguarding blog from the Church of England.

    Blog from Lead Safeguarding Bishop

    01/04/2020

    Blog from new lead safeguarding bishop as he takes up the role.

    5 min read
  6. Rows of tealight candles, half lit

    Calm, 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 read
  7. The Gaia installation at Gloucester Cathedral is shown in the nave

    Cathedrals 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 read
  8. Lincoln Cathedral

    Cathedrals 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 read
  9. Safeguarding statement from the Church of England.

    Charity 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 read
  10. A candle being lit.

    Charity, 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

Source URL: https://www.churchofengland.org/media-and-news/news-releases/2020-news-archive