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Church of England’s cathedrals continue to attract increasing numbers

As Church of England cathedrals reported a record increase in visitors, they have been hailed as places “for all, and for fresh encounters”.

28 November 2019

Prayer and communion linked with anniversary of moon landing

Facts about the first ever “extra-terrestrial communion” have come to light as people celebrate 50 years since the Apollo 11 moon landing

26 July 2019

English cathedral identifies ancient royal remains of Queen Emma through carbon dating

Remains found in Winchester Cathedral said to be Queen Emma – mother of King Edward the Confessor, wife of Kings Ethelred and Cnut.

20 May 2019

Résumé des nouvelles hebdomadaires de l’Agence d’information de la Communion anglicane, le vendredi 26 octobre 2018

Résumé des nouvelles hebdomadaires de l’Agence d’information de la Communion anglicane, le vendredi 26 octobre 2018

26 October 2018

Resumen semanal de noticias del Servicio de Noticias de la Comunión Anglicana a viernes 26 de octubre de 2018

Resumen semanal de noticias del Servicio de Noticias de la Comunión Anglicana a viernes 26 de octubre de 2018

26 October 2018

Christmas cathedral attendance at all-time-high for second year running

Numbers worshipping in Church of England cathedrals in Christmas 2017 has broken records for the second year running.

24 October 2018

Great War memorial fund for cathedrals “significantly reduced immediate risks”

Immediate risks to a number of English cathedrals have been “significantly reduced” by a £40 million conservation and repair scheme.

17 July 2018

Review proposes law change to improve governance of English Cathedrals

A major review of the governance of the 42 cathedrals in England has recommended a change in the law to improve their governance.

18 January 2018

Archbishops launch review of English cathedrals’ governance

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have set up a working group to examine the governance of the Church of England’s cathedrals.

10 April 2017

Major fire devastates historic buildings opposite Exeter cathedral

The Bishop of Exeter has praised the “heroic” efforts of firefighters who have spent the past few days fighting a major fire opposite Exeter Cathedral.

31 October 2016