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Justin Welby faced growing pressure to step down

Abuse victim 'pleased' Archbishop of Canterbury has quit

An abuse victim has said the resignation of the leader of the world's Anglicans, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, paves the way for others to be held accountable.

UK • 12 Nov 24

Members of the Church of England's Synod, gather at the General Synod of the Church of England, at Church House in central London

Church of England votes for blessing same-sex couples

The Church of England's general synod has voted in favour of offering blessings to same-sex couples in civil partnerships and marriages.

UK • 09 Feb 23

Rt Rev Dr Michael Ipgrave said the church had been 'exploring the use of gendered language in relation to God for several years' (stock image)

Church of England considers gender-neutral God terms

The Church of England is considering whether to stop referring to God as "he" after priests asked to be allowed to use gender-neutral terms instead.

UK • 08 Feb 23

From the 1940s to 2018, 390 people who were clergy or in positions of trust associated with the Church have been convicted of sexual offences against children

Church of England failed to protect children from abuse

The Church of England failed to protect children and young people from sexual predators within their ranks, according to an inquiry report published today.

UK • 06 Oct 20

Elizabeth, the world's longest-reigning monarch, became unwell before Christmas and has been staying indoors at her Sandringham country estate in Norfolk, eastern England

Queen Elizabeth misses church again due to cold

Britain's Queen Elizabeth will miss a New Year's Day church service today due to a heavy cold, Buckingham Palace has said, a week after the 90-year-old monarch missed a Christmas Day service for the first time in decades.

News • 01 Jan 17

Female clergy react to the decision to allow women to become bishops within the Church of England

Church of England to allow women to become bishops

The Church of England's General Synod has passed legislation allowing the appointment of women bishops.

News • 17 Nov 14

Clergywomen queue to enter the hall ahead of the General Synod meeting

Church of England to allow female bishops

The Church of England has voted to allow its first ever female bishops, after half a century of division over the role of women.

News • 14 Jul 14

The Church of England has sold its indirect stake the payday lender

Church of England severs ties with Wonga

The Church of England has sold its indirect stake in Wonga, ending its association with the high-interest UK online lender that came under scrutiny for sending customers bogus letters.

Business • 11 Jul 14

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby yesterday pledged to compete payday lenders out of business

Church of England admits investment in Wonga fund

The Church of England has confirmed that its pension fund invests in Accel Partners, the US-based venture capital firm that led fundraising in 2009 for Wonga, a payday lender.

Business • 26 Jul 13