Anglican Church Archives

Cardinal remembers Prince Philip as example of ‘duty cheerfully given’

Apr 9, 2021

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has offered his prayers for the repose of the soul of Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Friday at the age of 99.

By Charles Collins

Top Catholic, Anglican prelates tell UK govt: ‘Do the right thing’ on international aid

Apr 8, 2021

England’s top Catholic and Anglican prelates have condemned the UK government’s plan to cut its international development aid budget to save money during the COVID-19 crisis.

By Charles Collins

Stained-glass windows used for ‘target practice’ in English church

Apr 7, 2021

Stained-glass windows at an Anglican church in eastern England were used as “target practice” in the days before Holy Week, according to a leading charity.

By Charles Collins

10 years after quake, Christ Church Cathedral finally rising

Feb 20, 2021

The Christ Church Cathedral was arguably New Zealand’s most iconic building before much of it crumbled in an earthquake 10 years ago. The years of debate that followed over whether the ruins should be rebuilt or demolished came to symbolize the paralysis that has sometimes afflicted the broader rebuild of Christchurch.

By Nick Perry

Top Anglican bishops slam ‘disastrous’ bill as Brexit talks teeter

Oct 19, 2020

The UK’s most senior Anglican bishops warned Monday that legislation breaching part of the Brexit divorce agreement the government signed with the European Union will set a “disastrous precedent” and could undermine peace in Northern Ireland.

By Jill Lawless

Report: Church of England failed to tackle child sex abuse

Oct 6, 2020

The Church of England failed to protect children and young people from sexual predators for decades, preferring instead to safeguard its own reputation, and created a culture where abusers were able to hide, an independent report said Tuesday.

By Sylvia Hui