Bishop of Dover stamps on eggshells at WATCH conference

Apr 24, 2024 by

by Madeleine Davies, Church Times: Accepting the settlements on women’s ordination was an ‘error of judgment’ she said. ACCEPTING the settlements that enabled the ordination of women to the priesthood and episcopate was an “error of...

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A response to the report of the Independent Reviewer into the referral by Women and the Church (WATCH)

Apr 24, 2024 by

from Anglican Ink: …regarding the appointment of Diocesan Bishops who do not ordain women. On the publication on 11 April of a report into the appointment of the Bishop of Blackburn and its implications that has taken almost a year,...

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Philip North’s nomination to Blackburn was legitimate, reviewer concludes

Apr 13, 2024 by

by Francis Martin, Church Times: A REVIEW, published on Thursday, of the appointment of the Rt Revd Philip North as Bishop of Blackburn has concluded that his nomination followed the proper processes, but makes several recommendations how...

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CofE report says appointment of bishop against women’s ordination was in line with regulation

Apr 12, 2024 by

from Religion Media Centre: A Church of England report into the nomination of the Bishop of Blackburn, Philip North, who will not ordain women as priests, has recommended changes to the rules for future appointments. The report by the...

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Anglican woman bishop: Pope took ‘risk’ inviting her to address cardinal advisers

Feb 26, 2024 by

by Christopher White, National Catholic Reporter: An Anglican woman bishop who addressed Pope Francis and his advisory Council of Cardinals says she believes the pontiff took a “risk” in extending her an invitation to speak to...

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The meaningless vacuity of just being ‘nice’

Jan 29, 2024 by

by Gavin Ashenden, Catholic Herald: The week of prayer for Christian unity has changed its character over the years. It used to be the ecclesiastical version of birdmen leaping off a beach pier contest; summed up as “see how far you can’t...

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