World Jan 28 Sarah Mullally confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury, first woman to lead the Church of England By Danica Kirka, Associated Press
World Nov 12 Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over sex abuse scandal handling Pressure on Welby had been building since Thursday, when the archbishop’s refusal to accept responsibility for his failure to report the abuse in England and in Africa in 2013 kindled anger about a lack of accountability at the highest reaches… By Danica Kirka, Associated Press
Nation Jan 20 Watch 3:38 News Wrap: Protests in Peru demand ouster of president and call for new elections In our news wrap Friday, Peru braced for more protests of crowds demanding the ouster of the country's new president and new elections, the Church of England has formally apologized for its treatment of LGBTQ people and what it calls…
World Jan 20 Church of England apologizes for rejecting and excluding LGBTQ people, doesn't change same-sex marriage ceremony policy Same-sex marriage has been legal in England and Wales since 2013, but the church did not change its teaching when the law changed. By Danica Kirka, Associated Press
World Jan 18 Church of England still forbids same-sex marriages in its churches The Church of England says it will allow blessings for same-sex, civil marriages for the first time. By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press
Jul 14 Church of England gives green light to women bishops By Talia Mindich The Church of England approved legislation on Monday to allow women priests to be ordained as bishops. Continue reading