As part of the nomination process for the next Archbishop of Canterbury, the Church of England has launched a public consultation inviting input from around the Anglican Communion. The consultation runs from February 7 to March 28. The consultation is an opportunity to gather

The Church Commissioners for England has appointed the Rt Hon Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC as Third Church Estates Commissioner. Read more at cofe.io/RobertBuckland.

At Canterbury Cathedral for tomorrow’s consecration of Mary Gregory, Dave Bull, Esther Prior, Andrew Norman and Luke Irvine-Capel. They'll serve in Diocese of Oxford, The Church of England Birmingham, Diocese in Europe and See of Richborough. Please pray for them as they take up these roles.

A wonderful day at Canterbury Cathedral as Archbishop Archbishop of York consecrated Mary Gregory, Dave Bull, Esther Prior, and Andrew Norman. Later in the day Archbishop Stephen witnessed Luke Irvine-Capel’s consecration. Let us all join in prayer for these new bishops.

The Venerable Malcolm Chamberlain, Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham, will be the new Bishop of Wakefield in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds, Downing Street announced today. Read more here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/new…

The Rt Revd Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds announced his retirement in an Ad Clerum to clergy this morning and will end his ground-breaking role at the end of November this year. Read more here ⬇️ leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/new…

More than 11,000 people have participated in the consultations for the next Archbishop of Canterbury – carried out online, by post and in person earlier this year. Read more at cofe.io/ArchbishopCons….

"It is such an honour to have been nominated as the next Bishop of Carlisle and to be able to continue to serve this county that I love." The Bishop of Penrith, Rob Saner-Haigh, will be the 68th Bishop of Carlisle. Read more at cofe.io/BishopCarlisle.

"The Crown Nominations Commission understands the weight of this important decision and we pray for God's hand on the process." The membership of the Canterbury Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) has been announced. Read more at cofe.io/CNCMembership.

The full membership of the Canterbury Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) has now been appointed. Read more at cofe.io/DioCanterburyC….

"I feel deeply privileged to be joining the Diocese of Sheffield." The Rev Leah Vasey-Saunders, currently Vicar of Lancaster at Lancaster Priory, is to be the next Bishop of Doncaster, Downing Street has announced. Read the announcement at cofe.io/NewBishopDonca….

The Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) for the Archbishop of Canterbury held its first meeting in London this week. Read more at cofe.io/CNCFirstMeeting.

“Our churches, whether in a village, new town, seaside resort or city centre, are still the heart of their communities.” The VenMoira Astin will be the new Bishop of Crediton, Downing Street has announced. Read the full announcement at cofe.io/NewBishopCredi….

"I am honoured to be called to this role, this is a beautiful diocese, with truly lovely people, and a grounded Suffolk sense of service and humility." The Bishop of Stepney, Dr Joanne Grenfell, will be the next Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. 📰 cofe.io/BishopStEdmund….

+Sarah consecrated +Moira as the new Bishop of Crediton yesterday. In a service St Paul's Cathedral, +Moira was joined by her friends, family, and other senior Bishops from across the northern and southern provinces. [Photo Credit: Graham Lacdao / St Paul's Cathedral]

EXCLUSIVE: I met ex MI5 chief leading search for new Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Evans lifted veil on secretive process It's the Anglican equivalent of getting a glimpse behind the locked doors of a papal conclave Read the fascinating interview here ⬇️thetimes.com/uk/religion/ar…

CNC must approach the search for the next Archbishop of Canterbury ‘with an open mind’, says its chair, in an interview with the Church Times this week. churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2025/…

"From that foundation we’re invited to be constantly curious about what is God doing, and to respond boldly, in both traditional and new ways." The King has approved the appointment of Hugh Nelson as the next Bishop of Worcester. Read more at cofe.io/BishopOfWorces….

A CNC meeting is more than looking at CVs - it’s about prayer, discernment and listening to more than 11,000 voices. The Canterbury CNC met for the second time in July to continue the process of nominating the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

"Discernment is about the process, not just preference.” Archbishop Hosam Naoum, Archbishop Hosam Naoum, shares what it means to seek God’s will together as the Church prepares to choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury.