Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury and head of the Anglican Communion, resigned on Tuesday over his handling of a high-profile abuse case. A position with deep Catholic roots, the archbishop ...

LONDON (RNS) — The prayers may be too little too late on an issue that has long alienated the church from politicians and peers. LONDON (RNS) — Advent is the season when the Church of England usually ...

The Church of England itself. The Church's interest in the issue dates back many years. In 2006, it apologised for the role that clergymen had played in the transatlantic slave trade. In 2019, the ...

Archbishop Justin Welby, the most senior bishop in the Church of England and leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion, resigned Tuesday under pressure over allegations that he failed to respond ...

LONDON (AP) — Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, resigned Tuesday after an investigation found that he failed ...

The Church of England (COE) is introducing special services meant to allow blessings for same-sex couples — without the approval of the Archbishop of Canterbury. An amendment put forward to establish ...

It was a simple blessing: a giving of thanks for love, friendship and commitment. Yet this prayer, read at a church in Suffolk, east England, on Sunday morning, has become a lightning rod for ...

The Church of England is apparently dropping the word "church" in the hopes of drawing in more crowds, according to a recent study. The study, called "New Things: A theological investigation into the ...

King Henry VIII would lose his head if he were alive today. Royal biographer Robert Hardman revealed that Prince William, the heir apparent to the British throne, could potentially break away from the ...