The Terminally Ill Adults Bill risks reshaping our country’s values - signalling that some lives aren’t worth living.  Life has intrinsic value, and even in dying, life has meaning.  Instead of supporting this Bill, we should back fully funded palliative and social care that

This week, bishops have been speaking about assisted suicide in the House of Lords. The Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally, who was the most senior nurse in England before she became a priest, told peers that the Bill puts vulnerable people at risk.

“I cannot in all conscience support the Bill.” On 12 September 2025, The Bishop of Southwark The Rt Revd Christopher Chessun spoke during the Second Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in the House of Lords. youtube.com/watch?v=lE6PUy…

To read the statement from church leaders calling for an end to the war in Gaza. archbishopofyork.org/news/cardinal-… Catholic Church Cardinal Nichols

Today, The House of Lords will conclude the Second Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. The Archbishop of York, Archbishop of York, will share his concerns around the bill and how Jesus teaches us we are made for community with one another and God.

Thank you to the Bishop of Chichester for underlining the fundamental Christian moral objection to any form of euthanasia. This is not irrelevant in an increasingly secular society - our social morals are founded on Christian principles - to unpick or undermine these is dangerous

Glad to welcome Daoud Nassar UK Parliament whose family run the #TentofNations farm project near Bethlehem in the West Bank (which I visited as part of #HLC2025) and despite delays in justice and unequal treatment holds to the conviction: We refuse to be enemies Martin Gainsborough

Jesus taught that how we live with one another shapes both society & our wellbeing. I continue to oppose the assisted dying bill. House of Lords speech: archbishopofyork.org/HoL-debate-ter…

Bishops welcomed the UK’s decision to formally recognise a Palestinian state, an important step towards peace & equality. Join me in praying for peace. churchofengland.org/media/press-re…

The Right Reverend Dr David Walker, Bishop of Manchester, has issued this statement in response to the attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue this morning. “I am deeply shocked and saddened by the violent incident that has taken place this morning at the Heaton Park

I was very shocked to hear about the attack on Heaton Park Synagogue. To the Jewish community in Manchester and to all affected I send my deepest sympathy. On this most holy day for the Jewish people, Yom Kippur, we pray all may live alongside each other in harmony and respect.

Hello, my name is Bishop Sarah Mullally. I'm deeply honoured to have been called to serve as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. archbishopofcanterbury.org/news/news-and-…

A wonderful choice. Kind, caring and compassionate. The nurse who became Archbishop of Canterbury! Huge congratulations BishopSarah. ✝️

Congratulations Dame Sarah Mullally on your appointment as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury. A truly historic moment for our church, our faith and our country.

I welcome the groundbreaking appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally, as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. This is a historic moment for the Church of England and I wish her every success as she takes on this important role.

Today Bishop Sarah Mullally, nominated as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, made her first address at Canterbury Cathedral. Watch the address at cofe.io/106thArchbisho….

Congratulations to Dame Sarah Mullally DBE on her historic appointment as the Archbishop of Canterbury. As Bishop of London for the past seven years, she has shown remarkable leadership and dedication to our city - I know she’ll continue this vital work in her new role.

PM statement on appointment of the Archbishop of Canterbury: 3 October 2025 gov.uk/government/new…

Marsha de Cordova MP statement on the appointment of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury marshadecordova.laboursites.org/2025/10/03/mar…

I welcome the appointment of @BishopSarahM as the new Archbishop of Canterbury and the first woman to hold the role. I wish her every success and look forward to working together.