Religion

Published: April 10, 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online — Investigating the "tectonic" struggle for accountability within religious institutions. LINCOLN / CANTERBURY — A "seismic" rift has opened within a prominent parish following the "unfiltered" revelation that a dedicated safeguarding officer was labeled a "satanist" and subjected to a "market shock" of verbal abuse after raising concerns about child protection protocols. The officer, who had served the...

Published: 6 April 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online—At the intersection of ancient faith and modern justice. In a move that has stunned both the Vatican and the global legal community, Pope Leo XIV has requested an urgent private meeting with Giacomo Rossi, the lead investigator behind the most expansive probe into the Catholic organization Opus Dei. The summons, issued late Sunday, 5 April 2026, marks...

Published: April 6, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Category: World News Subcategories: Religion, Diplomacy, Middle East An archbishop has called for peace in the Middle East during his first Easter sermon, urging world leaders to pursue dialogue and restraint amid ongoing regional tensions. Delivering the address at a major Easter service, the archbishop framed his message around themes of reconciliation, renewal, and humanitarian concern, emphasising the...

Published: April 6, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Category: UK NewsSubcategories: Royal Family, Religion, Life & Society Members of the British royal family attended the traditional Easter Sunday service at Windsor, marking one of the most significant annual gatherings in the royal calendar. The occasion drew public attention as senior royals arrived for the morning service held at Windsor Chapel, continuing a long-standing ceremonial tradition linked to Easter...

Published: April 6, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online In his first Easter Mass as pontiff, Pope Leo delivered a solemn and far-reaching appeal to global leaders, urging them to reject conflict and commit to peace in a world increasingly marked by division and instability. Speaking before thousands gathered at St. Peter’s Square and millions watching worldwide, his message set the tone for what many observers see...

Published: March 27, 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online  In a moment of profound historical weight, the Most Reverend Sarah Mullally has been formally installed as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England in its 1,400-year history. During her inaugural sermon at Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday, Archbishop Mullally moved the 2,000-strong congregation by reflecting on her own journey from...

Published: March 27, 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online — Independent, Insightful, Global. Two men arrested in connection with a suspected antisemitic arson attack that destroyed four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity have been released on bail, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed. The suspects, aged 45 and 47, were detained during early morning raids on Wednesday at addresses in North West and Central London. They were...

Published: Friday, 27 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — UK News A major report on church attendance in the UK has been withdrawn after polling company YouGov uncovered “fraudulent” responses in its data. The findings, which had been commissioned to assess trends in religious participation, were deemed unreliable following internal checks that revealed irregularities in survey submissions. YouGov confirmed that the anomalies were detected during...

Published: 26 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The appointment of Sarah Mullally as the 106th archbishop of Canterbury represents a truly landmark moment for the global Anglican communion. This historic choice marks the first time a woman will lead the Church of England in its long history. Her selection sends a powerful message to parishes across England and the many nations where Anglicans gather today....

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online An opinion piece that has sparked intense debate asks a question resonating with many in an era of rising secularism and psychological openness: what does belief in God mean when even leading religious figures seek professional therapy? The article focuses on Justin Welby, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, and his admission that he has been in...