Methodists and the Church of England are to discuss allowing ministers and priests to serve in each other's Churches. The step would in effect end a division in protestant Christianity that has ...

Religion was important in England from c.1000 to c.1500. The Church and religious beliefs played an important role in law and order. Clergy were often the most educated members of the community.

The Church of England's elected governing body will begin a week-long meeting on Monday, after an "unprecedented crisis" ...

In an “Epiphany letter” sent on Monday to all clergy, lay ministers, and congregations in the Church of England, Archbishop Cottrell writes first of the need to “become a safer and more accountable ...

Clergy deemed unsafe to be alone with children are able to lead services under Church of England rules. Three elderly priests and a former vicar are still permitted to minister in their local ...

The signatories — which include at least one member of safeguarding staff from 90 per cent of dioceses — write that they are ...