The Church of England is gathering at a time of ‘unprecedented crisis’ at the first General Synod since the archbishop of Canterbury resigned. The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell will ...

The Church of England is inviting people to suggest candidates to replace Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury.

with a first meeting planned for May, and two others in July and September. The commission will agree a “role profile” and “person specification” for the next archbishop of Canterbury and ...

The Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley (centre) during the first day of the Church ... Mr Cottrell took over most of the archbishop of Canterbury’s responsibilities when the latter resigned ...

Justin Welby’s replacement will be the 106th appointment to the role – which is the most senior bishop of the Church of England.

It is the first time senior figures have gathered since Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby was forced to quit in disgrace. The principal leader of the Church of England resigned after an ...