Prince William is made Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland

The Queen appoints Prince William as her representative to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland – as SNP unveils plans for a second independence referendum The Queen has been appointed Prince William as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland for the second year in a row Represents … Read more

Church of England will order 30% quota for BAME candidates on its leadership programme

Church of England will order 30% quota for BAME candidates on its leadership programme as leaked report demands ‘repentance’ for historic links to the slave trade and anti-racism training Church of England to introduce 30 per cent quota for ethnic minority candidates on its leadership programme  Currently, only one of 42 diocesan bishops come from … Read more

Church of England will order 30% quota for BAME clergy as leaked report demands ‘repentance’

Church of England will order 30% quota for BAME clergy as leaked report demands ‘repentance’ for historic links to the slave trade and anti-racism training Church of England to introduce 30 per cent quota for ethnic minority clergy  Currently, only one of 42 diocesan bishops come from BAME backgrounds  Report calls on the Church to ‘deal … Read more

Vicar says Church told him Meghan and Harry’s ‘garden wedding’ was ‘conversation’ with Archbishop

‘Meghan is an American, she does not understand’: Vicar says Church of England told him that Meghan and Prince Harry’s ‘garden wedding’ was no more than a ‘private conversation’ with Archbishop of Canterbury Rev Mark Edwards urges the Archbishop to clarify after claims by Duchess of Sussex that her and Harry had private ‘garden wedding’ … Read more

Ancient graffiti left by 18th century traders found in St Wilfrid’s Church, Kelham Nottinghamshire

Hundreds of examples of ancient graffiti dating back nearly 300 years are discovered on walls of parish church in finding of ‘national significance’ The historic markings were found at St Wilfrid’s in Kelham, Nottinghamshire Historians and residents are convinced the ‘unusual’ artwork is a notable find The etchings are thought to have been carved into … Read more

Vicar objects to new football pitch near church that will bring ‘loud swearing’ in Cheshire

Vicar objects to new football pitch near his church that will bring ‘loud swearing, whistle-blowing and the noise of football’ Developers Alderley Park plan to build a football pitch and pavilion in Cheshire Vicar at nearby church opposes plans citing ‘noise of football’ as main concern Rev Jon Hale says ‘heightened emotions’ of football supporters … Read more

Church vicar says Meghan’s claim she and Harry secretly tied the knot earlier is ‘easily verified’

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s revelation they secretly married three days before their Windsor wedding can be ‘easily verified’ but if untrue could cast doubt over other parts of their interview, a Church of England vicar said this morning. Doubts were expressed over whether the secret ceremony would have even been legal and one clergyman said … Read more

Church of England allows Sylvia Plath fan to be buried alongside her ‘literary heroine’

Sylvia Plath is one of the most celebrated writers of the 20th century.  Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Sylvia Plath was first published in the children’s section of the Boston Herald, aged eight.  She would go on to attend the University of Cambridge, before marrying Ted Hughes, who would later become the Poet Laureate. The couple … Read more