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King Charles Draws Fire Over Defender of the Faith Role in Multi-Faith Shake-Up
faith-and-values9 days ago

King Charles Draws Fire Over Defender of the Faith Role in Multi-Faith Shake-Up

King Charles III is criticized by Queen Elizabeth’s former chaplain for reportedly deserting Christians after the Sovereign Grant Annual Report replaced the Defender of the Faith with a phrase about protecting faith within a multifaith nation, fueling debate on whether Charles or Prince William will phase out the historic role and how the monarchy should navigate a more diverse Britain, with supporters praising his ecumenical approach and others warning against weakening the Church of England.

via Fox News|
#church-of-england#defender-of-the-faith#faith-and-values
Ghana Takes the Lead in the Global Slavery Reparations Debate
world12 days ago

Ghana Takes the Lead in the Global Slavery Reparations Debate

Ghana is at the forefront of the global reparations debate for the transatlantic slave trade, pushing UN recognition, debt relief, and accountability from Western powers and institutions such as the Church of England, while advocating reparatory funding for education, entrepreneurship and health research, and promoting diaspora outreach — though critics warn against commercialising healing and say local needs must not be sidelined.

via BBC|
#church-of-england#ghana#reparations
Archbishop signals renewed £100m slavery reparations push during Ghana visit
world29 days ago

Archbishop signals renewed £100m slavery reparations push during Ghana visit

On a visit to Cape Coast Castle, Archbishop Dame Sarah Mullally renewed the Church of England's commitment to a £100m reparations fund tied to its historic role in the transatlantic slave trade, noting that repentance must translate into action through investment, research and community engagement in affected areas. She described the castle’s dungeons and the “door of no return” as stark reminders of the past. The plan has faced opposition over historical accuracy, legal concerns and ideological objections, but Ghana’s foreign minister praised the move as a signal of accountability for the church’s legacy.

via BBC|
#archbishop-of-canterbury#church-of-england#ghana
UK Apologizes for State-Driven Forced Adoptions of 185,000 Babies
politics1 month ago

UK Apologizes for State-Driven Forced Adoptions of 185,000 Babies

Prime Minister Keir Starmer formally apologizes for the state- and church-backed forced adoptions carried out between 1949 and 1976, affecting about 185,000 children; the government pledges funding to help adoptees access records, reconnect families, and study long-term impacts, following Church of England admissions of responsibility and earlier recommendations.

via Al Jazeera|
#child-rights#church-of-england#forced-adoptions
Anglican Church confronts its past: apology over forced adoptions
uk-news2 months ago

Anglican Church confronts its past: apology over forced adoptions

The Church of England issued a formal apology for its role in the historic forced adoptions of unmarried mothers, saying it is profoundly sorry for the pain, trauma and stigma suffered by birth mothers and children in the 1949–1976 mother-and-baby homes. A church report found staff attitudes and poor conditions at times, with some mothers subjected to demeaning labels and practices. While welcomed by some, critics argued the statement lacks a clear admission of wrongdoing. The government plans a separate state apology, and the church is offering parish-based support to those affected.

via BBC|
#apology#archbishop-of-canterbury#church-of-england
Anglican Church apologizes for its role in mid-20th-century forced adoptions
world2 months ago

Anglican Church apologizes for its role in mid-20th-century forced adoptions

The Church of England apologized for its role in forced adoptions at mother-and-baby homes in the U.K. from 1949 to 1976, acknowledging the pain suffered by unmarried mothers as about 185,000 children were placed for adoption, with Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally expressing deep sorrow and describing historical practices as harmful.

via AP News|
#apology#church-of-england#forced-adoptions
Sarah Mullally becomes Canterbury's first female archbishop, inaugurating a new era
religion5 months ago

Sarah Mullally becomes Canterbury's first female archbishop, inaugurating a new era

Sarah Mullally was formally installed as the Church of England's first female archbishop of Canterbury, marking the symbolic start of her ministry after taking the role in January. Wearing a golden mitre and seated on the Chair of St Augustine, she addressed safeguarding failings, called for truth and justice, and will serve as spiritual head of the 85-million-strong global Anglican Communion; the ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral drew about 2,000 guests, including Prince William, Kate, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, amid ongoing tensions between progressive and conservative wings of Anglicanism.

via Al Jazeera|
#anglican-communion#archbishop#canterbury
Nurse-turned-priest becomes the Church of England's first female archbishop
world5 months ago

Nurse-turned-priest becomes the Church of England's first female archbishop

Sarah Mullally, a former cancer nurse who trained as a priest at 40, was installed as Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the Church of England’s first woman leader. The ceremony on the Feast of the Annunciation marks the start of her public ministry as head of the church and its global Anglican Communion, with attendees including Prince William, Princess Catherine and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Mullally faces a challenging tenure amid ongoing debates over women’s and LGBTQ+ roles and past abuse scandals, taking over after Justin Welby’s 2024 resignation. She honors her nursing past by wearing a ceremonial cloak whose buckle comes from the belt she wore as a nurse, and she says her aim is to shepherd and enable every ministry to flourish.

via NBC News|
#anglican-communion#but-note-only-five-allowed#canterbury
Church of England halts standalone same-sex blessing plans, keeps discussion open
religion6 months ago

Church of England halts standalone same-sex blessing plans, keeps discussion open

The Church of England’s General Synod formally abandoned proposals to introduce standalone blessings for same-sex couples in churches, citing theological and legal barriers, while directing the issue to a continuing working group; blessings within ordinary services remain allowed, and leaders apologized for the hurt caused, as some liberal members warn they may disengage from the Church amid the ongoing controversy.

via BBC|
#anglicanism#church-of-england#general-synod
New Archbishop urged to cancel £100m slavery reparations plan
religion8 months ago

New Archbishop urged to cancel £100m slavery reparations plan

The incoming Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, is urged by Conservative MPs and peers to halt a £100m fund aimed at addressing the Church of England's historical links to slavery, with critics arguing the funds should be used for core church activities rather than controversial projects. The fund was announced following a report revealing the Church's historical investments in slavery, and the Church emphasizes its commitment to justice and transparency in managing the fund.

via BBC|
#archbishop-of-canterbury#church-commissioners#church-of-england
First Female Archbishop of Canterbury Faces Mixed Reactions and Challenges
religion10 months ago

First Female Archbishop of Canterbury Faces Mixed Reactions and Challenges

The appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the first woman archbishop of Canterbury marks a significant step for gender equality in the Church of England, but ongoing structural discrimination and opposition from conservatives mean she cannot preside over communion in hundreds of churches, highlighting persistent misogyny within the church's hierarchy.

via The Conversation|
#archbishop-of-canterbury#church-of-england#gender-equality