Canterbury archbishop visits pope, a milestone for churches split on women clergy
Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally traveled to Rome this weekend to meet Pope Leo XIV—a visit...
How a network of ordained women got Sarah Mullally to Canterbury
When Sarah Mullally is installed as the 106th archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday, it is her gender that will likely be the most remarked upon part of her ascent to “first among equals” among Ang...
In historic appointment, Sarah Mullally will be the first female archbishop of Canterbury
Sarah Mullally has been named the next archbishop of Canterbury, a historic decision by the Church of England that places, for the first time, a woman as leader of the church and as first among equ...
Bible societies mount effort to revive view of scripture as source of ancient wisdom
One of the biggest ever research projects into scripture is looking into how people use the Bible and what it means to them—an attempt to understand why, in a time when 90 percent of the world’s po...
Early Christian scripture and ancient codices draw collectors' eyes to Paris
Amid all the preparations to turn Paris into a venue for the Olympic Games that begin in less than 100 days, one small corner of the French capital is preparing for another modern form of competiti...
Famed medieval Jewish woman recognized with new statue
She was one of the most wealthy financiers of her day, known to the kings of England and described as the most important Jewish woman of medieval England....
Church of England goes cashless for worshipers’ contributions
With fewer people carrying cash, churches plan to use special card readers for collecting fees and the offering.
Stressed-out Anglican priests turn to trade unions for support
Last year nearly 1,500 priests joined Unite, one of Britain’s largest unions.
2018 likely to be another tough year for the archbishop of Canterbury
A breakaway Anglican church in England appears to be forming as conflict over same-sex marriage continues.
Evensong sees a surge even as British church attendance declines
In small and large spaces, the 45-minute service is attracting people who might otherwise never enter a sanctuary.