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Honoured and pleased to have come to Canterbury Cathedral this morning to hear the historic announcement of Rt Rev Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th @archbishopofcanterbury.org
October 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Honoured and pleased to have come to Canterbury Cathedral this morning to hear the historic announcement of Rt Rev Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th @archbishopofcanterbury.org
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I warmly welcome this historic appointment of Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury and the first women to be appointed to this role.
Read my statement in full: marshadecordova.laboursites.org/2025/10/03/m...
Read my statement in full: marshadecordova.laboursites.org/2025/10/03/m...
October 3, 2025 at 9:22 AM
I warmly welcome this historic appointment of Dame Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury and the first women to be appointed to this role.
Read my statement in full: marshadecordova.laboursites.org/2025/10/03/m...
Read my statement in full: marshadecordova.laboursites.org/2025/10/03/m...
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I'm so delighted that Bishop Sarah has been appointed as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. Please join me in praying for Sarah.
October 3, 2025 at 11:51 AM
I'm so delighted that Bishop Sarah has been appointed as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. Please join me in praying for Sarah.
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Today Bishop Sarah Mullally, nominated as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, made her first address at Canterbury Cathedral.
Watch the address at cofe.io/106thArchbishopAddress.
Watch the address at cofe.io/106thArchbishopAddress.
Announcement of Next Archbishop of Canterbury
Watch Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, who will be the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, make their first address at Canterbury Cathedral. May God...
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October 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Today Bishop Sarah Mullally, nominated as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, made her first address at Canterbury Cathedral.
Watch the address at cofe.io/106thArchbishopAddress.
Watch the address at cofe.io/106thArchbishopAddress.
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"So please do pray for us today, wherever you are, as we debate these important matters with wisdom and with compassion."
Today, The Rt Rev Dr Steven Croft reads Psalm 121 as the House of Lords begins the debate on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
Today, The Rt Rev Dr Steven Croft reads Psalm 121 as the House of Lords begins the debate on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
September 12, 2025 at 9:55 AM
"So please do pray for us today, wherever you are, as we debate these important matters with wisdom and with compassion."
Today, The Rt Rev Dr Steven Croft reads Psalm 121 as the House of Lords begins the debate on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
Today, The Rt Rev Dr Steven Croft reads Psalm 121 as the House of Lords begins the debate on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
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"If passed, this Bill will signal that we are a society that believes that some lives are not worth living."
Yesterday, the Bishop of London, along with other bishops, shared her concerns about the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the House of Lords.
Read more: cofe.io/AssistedSuicide.
Yesterday, the Bishop of London, along with other bishops, shared her concerns about the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the House of Lords.
Read more: cofe.io/AssistedSuicide.
Assisted suicide law would make this a country that says ‘some lives are not worth living' – Bishop of London | The Church of England
Legalising assisted suicide in England and Wales would irrevocably “change society” , the Bishop of London has warned the House of Lords.
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September 13, 2025 at 12:27 PM
"If passed, this Bill will signal that we are a society that believes that some lives are not worth living."
Yesterday, the Bishop of London, along with other bishops, shared her concerns about the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the House of Lords.
Read more: cofe.io/AssistedSuicide.
Yesterday, the Bishop of London, along with other bishops, shared her concerns about the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the House of Lords.
Read more: cofe.io/AssistedSuicide.
Some pictures from the introduction to the House of Lords yesterday of @bishopsophie.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Some pictures from the introduction to the House of Lords yesterday of @bishopsophie.bsky.social
“I think we have a responsibility to speak out...to offer a perspective on behalf of the poor both in the United Kingdom & globally. And we’re not going to cease from doing that any time soon.”
Bishop of Oxford: www.thetimes.com/uk/religion/...
Bishop of Oxford: www.thetimes.com/uk/religion/...
Church of England bishops take the fight to Reform over refugees
The Bishop of Oxford says the next Archbishop of Canterbury should discuss politics ‘courageously’ and urges Nigel Farage’s party to exercise compassion
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September 4, 2025 at 8:24 AM
“I think we have a responsibility to speak out...to offer a perspective on behalf of the poor both in the United Kingdom & globally. And we’re not going to cease from doing that any time soon.”
Bishop of Oxford: www.thetimes.com/uk/religion/...
Bishop of Oxford: www.thetimes.com/uk/religion/...
Parliament returns today from the summer recess. On duty this week in the House of Lords are the Bishop of Leeds (Mon/Tues) and the Bishop of Sheffield @bishoppete.bsky.social (Wed-Fri). They will be reading prayers at the start of each sitting day and taking part in the business of the House.
September 1, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Parliament returns today from the summer recess. On duty this week in the House of Lords are the Bishop of Leeds (Mon/Tues) and the Bishop of Sheffield @bishoppete.bsky.social (Wed-Fri). They will be reading prayers at the start of each sitting day and taking part in the business of the House.
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"It is the Christian way to meet those asking for help with compassion and understanding, and it has long been the British way to give shelter where we can to those escaping violence and conflict abroad. It should remain that way.”
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
UK's top bishop says Nigel Farage's deportation plan 'isn't the British way'
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, told The Mirror it has long been the British way to meet those asking for help with 'compassion and understanding' as he said Nigel Farage's plans are 'beneat...
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August 29, 2025 at 11:51 AM
"It is the Christian way to meet those asking for help with compassion and understanding, and it has long been the British way to give shelter where we can to those escaping violence and conflict abroad. It should remain that way.”
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Palestinian statehood – Church of England bishops
@archbishopofyork.org & Bishops of Southwark, Gloucester, Chelmsford & @bishopnorwich.bsky.social respond to the Prime Minister’s announcement on the possibility of recognising a Palestinian state.
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@archbishopofyork.org & Bishops of Southwark, Gloucester, Chelmsford & @bishopnorwich.bsky.social respond to the Prime Minister’s announcement on the possibility of recognising a Palestinian state.
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Palestinian statehood – comment from Church of England bishops | The Church of England
Archbishop of York, together with the Bishops of Southwark, Gloucester, Chelmsford and Norwich, respond to the Prime Minister’s announcement on the possibility of recognising a Palestinian state.
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July 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Palestinian statehood – Church of England bishops
@archbishopofyork.org & Bishops of Southwark, Gloucester, Chelmsford & @bishopnorwich.bsky.social respond to the Prime Minister’s announcement on the possibility of recognising a Palestinian state.
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
@archbishopofyork.org & Bishops of Southwark, Gloucester, Chelmsford & @bishopnorwich.bsky.social respond to the Prime Minister’s announcement on the possibility of recognising a Palestinian state.
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
The @archbishopofyork.org and Bishop of London are recruiting for a Parliamentary and Policy Researcher, based in the CofE parliamentary team in London. More details and how to apply: www.cofepathways.org/members/modu... Closing date a week on Friday.
Church Of England - Parliamentary and Policy Researcher
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June 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The @archbishopofyork.org and Bishop of London are recruiting for a Parliamentary and Policy Researcher, based in the CofE parliamentary team in London. More details and how to apply: www.cofepathways.org/members/modu... Closing date a week on Friday.
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I joined many members of the House of Lords yesterday, urging Israel and Iran to draw back from war, and also asked the Government minister how Britain was working to ensure international and humanitarian laws to prevent civilian casualties were followed:
youtu.be/9dgMGLLmblQ
youtu.be/9dgMGLLmblQ
Bishop of Norwich asks question about Israel/Iran civilian casualties in House of Lords 19 06 25
YouTube video by Diocese of Norwich (Church of England)
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June 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
I joined many members of the House of Lords yesterday, urging Israel and Iran to draw back from war, and also asked the Government minister how Britain was working to ensure international and humanitarian laws to prevent civilian casualties were followed:
youtu.be/9dgMGLLmblQ
youtu.be/9dgMGLLmblQ
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I am deeply disappointed that the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed its third reading. We must assist people to live not to die.
June 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I am deeply disappointed that the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill has passed its third reading. We must assist people to live not to die.
'An unsafe and unworkable bill' - Bishop Sarah urges MPs to say no to assisted suicide today. www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
'An unsafe and unworkable bill' - Bishop Sarah urges MPs to say no to assisted suicide | The Church of England
'This is not not about progressives v conservatives or atheism v religion - but the kind of society we want to live in'
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June 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
'An unsafe and unworkable bill' - Bishop Sarah urges MPs to say no to assisted suicide today. www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
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"We hope and pray that this promising spending review will go some way towards creating the conditions for the flourishing of individuals, communities and the whole country."
Bishops have responded to the Government Spending Review.
Read more at cofe.io/SpendingReview.
Bishops have responded to the Government Spending Review.
Read more at cofe.io/SpendingReview.
Government Spending Review 2025 – Bishops respond | The Church of England
Bishops respond to Chancellor's statement on the Comprehensive Spending Review 2025.
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June 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
"We hope and pray that this promising spending review will go some way towards creating the conditions for the flourishing of individuals, communities and the whole country."
Bishops have responded to the Government Spending Review.
Read more at cofe.io/SpendingReview.
Bishops have responded to the Government Spending Review.
Read more at cofe.io/SpendingReview.
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The Government’s decision to extend free school meals to all children whose parents receive Universal Credit has been warmly welcomed by the Bishop of Leicester, the Rt Revd Martyn Snow, and the Children’s Society
Bishop welcomes government plan to extend free school meals to half a million children
Children’s Society describes announcement as a ‘practical, compassionate step’
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June 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The Government’s decision to extend free school meals to all children whose parents receive Universal Credit has been warmly welcomed by the Bishop of Leicester, the Rt Revd Martyn Snow, and the Children’s Society
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Bishop Rachel asked a follow-up question in House of Lords, to a question on humanitarian aid in Gaza
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June 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Bishop Rachel asked a follow-up question in House of Lords, to a question on humanitarian aid in Gaza
@churchstate.bsky.social @bishgloucester.bsky.social #gaza #israelpalestine
@churchstate.bsky.social @bishgloucester.bsky.social #gaza #israelpalestine
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I was at Lambeth Palace this week for the first meeting of the Crown Nominations Commission for the Archbishop of Canterbury. We will meet at least twice more. Please pray for the continued guidance of the Holy Spirit in the process of discerning who God is calling to the See of Canterbury.
May 31, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I was at Lambeth Palace this week for the first meeting of the Crown Nominations Commission for the Archbishop of Canterbury. We will meet at least twice more. Please pray for the continued guidance of the Holy Spirit in the process of discerning who God is calling to the See of Canterbury.
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A voice for those seeking justice, freedom, or hope for a better society, Bishop Alan's been a leading example of how bishops in parliament can make a difference. A true legend of the Bench - I wish him a happy & peaceful retirement-he’s certainly earned it.
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Tributes to Bishop Alan as he raises last question in House of Lords | The Church of England
The Bishop of St Albans has used his last appearance after 12 years serving in the House of Lords to raise the welfare of pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai, currently imprisoned in a Hong Kong jail.
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May 30, 2025 at 12:55 PM
A voice for those seeking justice, freedom, or hope for a better society, Bishop Alan's been a leading example of how bishops in parliament can make a difference. A true legend of the Bench - I wish him a happy & peaceful retirement-he’s certainly earned it.
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
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It's Ascension Day and Day 1 of Thy Kingdom Come.
Over the next 11 days I’ll be sharing reflections from this year’s Novena, based on The Lord’s Prayer.
Over the next 11 days I’ll be sharing reflections from this year’s Novena, based on The Lord’s Prayer.
May 29, 2025 at 7:01 AM
It's Ascension Day and Day 1 of Thy Kingdom Come.
Over the next 11 days I’ll be sharing reflections from this year’s Novena, based on The Lord’s Prayer.
Over the next 11 days I’ll be sharing reflections from this year’s Novena, based on The Lord’s Prayer.
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Residents should not face unfair & unclear service charges on properties, from unscrupulous management agents.
I was pleased to meet with @rachelblakemp.bsky.social constituents on the Hyde Park Estate to hear about their experience & how the Church, as the landowner, can help.
I was pleased to meet with @rachelblakemp.bsky.social constituents on the Hyde Park Estate to hear about their experience & how the Church, as the landowner, can help.
May 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Residents should not face unfair & unclear service charges on properties, from unscrupulous management agents.
I was pleased to meet with @rachelblakemp.bsky.social constituents on the Hyde Park Estate to hear about their experience & how the Church, as the landowner, can help.
I was pleased to meet with @rachelblakemp.bsky.social constituents on the Hyde Park Estate to hear about their experience & how the Church, as the landowner, can help.
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Safeguarding was rightly raised again & I have & will continue to speak up for a fully independent safeguarding model.
The Church is moving towards this model & I will monitor developments, reporting back to the House.
The Church is moving towards this model & I will monitor developments, reporting back to the House.
May 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Safeguarding was rightly raised again & I have & will continue to speak up for a fully independent safeguarding model.
The Church is moving towards this model & I will monitor developments, reporting back to the House.
The Church is moving towards this model & I will monitor developments, reporting back to the House.
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The Church was deeply concerned that Palestinians were not able to freely worship during the Easter period. We need to see an end to Israeli occupation - & we need to see it now.
I was glad to answer urgent questions about the Church's work in #Gaza & the West Bank in recent Church Questions.
I was glad to answer urgent questions about the Church's work in #Gaza & the West Bank in recent Church Questions.
May 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The Church was deeply concerned that Palestinians were not able to freely worship during the Easter period. We need to see an end to Israeli occupation - & we need to see it now.
I was glad to answer urgent questions about the Church's work in #Gaza & the West Bank in recent Church Questions.
I was glad to answer urgent questions about the Church's work in #Gaza & the West Bank in recent Church Questions.