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Official diocese portrait of The Right Reverend Philip North in front of a large cross. He is wearing glasses and a dark clerical suit with white collar.

Bishop claims church leaders 'silent' on grooming

The Bishop of Blackburn claims local church leaders had heard "concerns yet said nothing".

Jay

A preacher asked me out. When I turned her down, the stalking began

When Jay Hulme complained about the harassment to a bishop, he was accused of witchcraft.

A woman standing on the pavement, she has black curly hair and is smiling while wearing a purple cardigan

New Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich appointed

Downing Street announces Dr Joanne Woolway Grenfell will lead the Church of England in Suffolk.

The Right Reverend Sophie Jelley, with long hair, is standing outside a building. She is facing the camera smiling and wearing clerical wear, including a red robe and collar.

City feels like home, says new Bishop of Coventry

The Right Reverend Sophie Jelley says the warmth of people in the Midlands has been "tremendous".

Coventry & Warwickshire

Old yellowing black and white photo of the three sisters as young children. The eldest on the left is wearing a checked dress and has long brown hair. The middle girl is younger and has blond hair and is wearing a plain dress while holding a necklace around her neck. The youngest on the right is a toddler with short dark hair.

Church admits failure over sisters' 'sadistic' abuse

Three sisters say they were abused in night-time rituals at a church by their father and others.

A female priest in pink, black and yellow robes, smiling at a lectern behind a microphone. She has long black hair and is standing next to a blue fabric hanging banner.

First female Bishop of Coventry installed

The Right Reverend Sophie Jelley has been welcomed by local dignitaries and schoolchildren.

Coventry & Warwickshire

Head-and-shoulders image of John Smyth QC looking on during a court hearing. He is sitting on a chair and wearing a stripy shirt.

Seven clergy to face disciplinary action

It results from a review of evidence in the report into the prolific abuser John Smyth QC.

A woman in clerical robes outside a church building. She has shoulder-length brown hair and is smiling.

Police called in row between villagers and rector

It follows disagreements involving Reverend Janine Arnott at St Oswald's, in the village of Malpas.

A mid-shot photo of Moira Astin. She has short brown hair, wears glasses and is smiling.

New Bishop aware of Devon's 'challenges'

Moira Astin says the church will provide support for those facing "tough times" across Devon.