The Bishop of Durham, Paul Butler, who speaks for the Church of England on refugees, has responded to  the statement by the Home Secretary on the Illegal Migration Bill.

The Rev Canon Dr Philip Plyming is to be the next Dean of Durham, Downing Street has announced

NEWS / Christians should take the opportunity to press General Election candidates on what they will do to support refugees, the Bishop of Durham has said.

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

NEWS / The Rt Rev Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham, said: "I welcome the Daily Mail's call today for unaccompanied child refugees to be offered asylum."

Durham Cathedral is to lead the nation in prayer this Sunday as England faces its third weekend under lockdown.

The House of Bishops met for the second meeting of 2023 by Zoom.

Bishops met over the past two days to pray and discuss progress on implementing the recent decision of General Synod on sexuality and marriage.

Press releases from 1 January - 31 December 2023.

The College of Bishops and the House of Bishops met on Tuesday 17 January to discern a way forward for the Church of England on questions of identity, sexuality and marriage.