5 h. ago Zimbabwean victims of sadistic sexual abuser John Smyth bring legal claim against Church of England after Justin Welby's resignation over scandal

Six men including Rocky Leanders who were abused as teenagers at John Smyth's  Christian holiday camps in the African country are among the seven claimants.

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3 d. ago Amy Dowden breaks silence on Thomas Skinner's Strictly 'legal claim' after heartbreaking loss

The former Apprentice star was paired with professional dancer Amy for the BBC One dance contest's 2025 run

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4 d. ago 'Why does the church need to go woke?' Fury over 'disgraceful' plans to add solar panels to Archbishop of Canterbury's Grade I listed home

Dame Sarah Mullally will become the first female principal leader of the Church of England next year and will be installed during a ceremony in January.

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5 d. ago BBC issues statement after Thomas Skinner breaks silence on Strictly 'legal claim'

The former Apprentice star issued a lengthy statement on social media on Saturday morning

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5 d. ago Thomas Skinner speaks out about Strictly ‘legal claim’ in extraordinary post

Former Apprentice star claims ‘Strictly’ execs rigged his voting figures after his casting proved controversial

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6 d. ago New head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales is appointed by Pope Leo

The new Archbishop previously served as Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Southwark in south London

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6 d. ago Bishop is named by the Pope as new head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales

Bishop Richard Moth becomes the 12th Archbishop of Westminster, the Church confirmed on Friday.

Politics

6 d. ago Richard Moth appointed Roman Catholic archbishop of Westminster

Moth, 67, bishop of Arundel and Brighton, becomes leader of 6m Catholics in England and WalesThe new leader of the Roman Catholic church in England and Wales has been named as Bishop Richard Moth.Moth, 67, was appointed by Pope Leo to replace Cardinal Vincent Nichols as archbishop of Westminster and leader of about 6 million Catholics in England and Wales. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Judge throws out ‘hopeless’ legal claim over Reform treasurer’s penthouse

Michael Brown appeared to be seeking £659 million over an alleged fraudulent valuation of the penthouse

Events

1 week ago Church of England issues ‘Christmas is for all’ message ahead of Tommy Robinson carols rally

Bishop of Manchester criticises those who use Christmas ‘as a prop in a dim culture war’ as clergy warn against ‘populist forces’ exploiting Christianity

Politics

1 week ago Church of England responds to fake outrage that ‘Christmas is cancelled’ ahead of Tommy Robinson carols rally

Bishop of Manchester criticises those who use Christmas ‘as a prop in a dim culture war’ as clergy warn against ‘populist forces’ exploiting Christianity

Politics

1 week ago C of E responds to Tommy Robinson’s carols event with ‘Christmas is for all’ message

Release of 43-second video comes as senior church figures speak out against dangers of Christian nationalismThe Church of England has released a video in response to a Christmas carols event on Saturday being organised by the far-right activist Tommy Robinson amid calls from a growing number of senior church figures to challenge Christian nationalism.In the 43-second video, Christmas Isn’t Cancelled, posted on the church’s YouTube channel, more than 20 people from the archbishop of York to schoolchildren speak about the “joy, love and hope” of Christmas. The message is “a simple reminder that Christmas belongs to all of us, and everyone is welcome to celebrate”, the C of E said. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Church of England warns against fake outrage that ‘Christmas is cancelled’ ahead of Tommy Robinson carols rally

Bishop of Manchester criticises those who use Christmas ‘as a prop in a dim culture war’ as clergy warn against ‘populist forces’ exploiting Christianity

Events

2 w. ago Amy Winehouse's friend accuses singer's father of 'pure greed' after he 'offered her £187,000 to make legal action go away', High Court hears

Mitch Winehouse launched a legal claim for £730k which he alleges two of his daughter's flatmates, Naomi Parry and Catriona Gourlay, made from wrongfully selling her possessions.

Economics

2 w. ago Church of England reviewing complaint against incoming archbishop of Canterbury

Sarah Mullally accused of mishandling abuse complaint against priest in London, where she serves as bishopThe Church of England is reviewing a complaint against the incoming archbishop of Canterbury over her handling of an abuse allegation.Dame Sarah Mullally is due to take up the role next month, after Justin Welby was forced to resign over the way he dealt with a safeguarding scandal. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Amy Winehouse's father selling off singer's belongings was in 'bad taste' and he was 'less than candid' about memorabilia auction, brother tells High Court

The auction is the subject of a High Court case after father Mitch launched a legal claim for £730,000 which he alleges two flatmates made from wrongfully auctioning his daughter's possessions.

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2 w. ago Widow of Church of England's most prolific sexual abuser John Smyth is 'ashamed' to have stood by him

Widow Anne Smyth has spoken out for the first time about how she 'struggled to know what to do' about John Smyth, citing her Christian faith as having taught her to focus on the good.

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2 w. ago Who was John Smyth? New documentary looks at the serial abuser's crimes

A new documentary uncovers how the serial abuser evaded justice for 50 years.

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2 w. ago New heartbreak for 'closest friend' of Amy Winehouse: Pair shared an  'undefined' sexual relationship that left singer 'confused'

It was revealed this week that Amy Winehouse's father Mitch has launched a legal claim for £730,000 against two of the singer's closest friends and flatmates, Naomi Parry and Catriona Gourlay.

Society

2 w. ago Widow of Church of England prolific child abuser: 'I’m so sorry'

Anne Smyth said she was alarmed when John Smyth told her he wanted to 'whack' boys, adding: 'It was such a relief that he died. I want with all my heart to say I’m so sorry. I’m ashamed of myself.'

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