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BISHOPS in the House of Lords once again had to defend their constitutional position in Parliament last week when the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill was debated in Committee Stage

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New interim Bishop of Liverpool: ‘I like to keep it simple . . . a non-anxious presence’

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07 Mar 2025

Bishops accused of ‘power grab’ over proposed changes to CNC

THE behaviour of the House of Bishops had made her “furious”, the Bishop-designate of Aston, Canon Esther Prior, told the General Synod on Thursday of last week, in a condemnation of its lack of consultation over proposed changes to Standing Orders concerning the Crown Nominations Commission (CNC)

14 Feb 2025

Bishop of Leicester remains hopeful despite delay for same-sex blessings

31 Jan 2025

Synod to vote in February on future of church safeguarding

16 Dec 2024

Church is facing ‘existential crisis’ over safeguarding, says Bishop of Rochester

10 Dec 2024

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Opponents and supporters of prayers for same-sex couples lobby bishops

23 Oct 2024

House of Bishops’ CNC debate rouses ire of central members

20 Sep 2024

Crown Nominations process needs work, Bishops agree

18 Sep 2024

After deadlocks, Crown Nominations Commission’s secret ballots may end

12 Sep 2024

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Newcastle Cathedral pulls out of Archbishop of York’s Lord’s Prayer tour

‘Dramatic growth’ in church attendance by young people, Bible Society research finds

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