This programme examines the period of time during the 16th and 17th centuries in Western Europe commonly referred to as; The Reformation. Scholars from Saint Anselm College and California Lutheran University provide a balanced and...

In the violent and dramatic history of the English monarchy, the story of Lady Jane Grey stands out as one of the most tragic. She was a teenage Queen of England who ruled for only nine days before she was deposed and ultimately...

This video covers what happened to Catherine of Aragon

Henry VIII explains how he failed to secure his divorce and so separated from the Pope

Thomas Cromwell describes the beginning of the dissolution of the monasteries

Henry VIII describes his split with Rome and his view on the Reformation

Thomas Cromwell talks about the beginning of the closure of the smaller monasteries and convents  

Thomas More talks about his impending execution together with that of John Fisher.

Thomas Cromwell explains what happened to the churches and religious houses after the Pilgrimage of Grace. 

Calming the tension between Protestants and Catholics was important to Elizabeth I of England. She re-instituted the Church of England as the country's chosen church but repealed strict heresy laws and permitted people to practice...

Thomas More explains the Oath of Supremacy

Thomas More talks about his trial

Sarah Mullally was appointed as the new Archbishop of Canterbury on Friday, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England in the 1,400-year history of the role. Mullally served as the Bishop of London since 2018 and previously...

The Church of England said it will not support same-sex marriage but will allow blessings.

After apologizing for the Anglican Church’s role in residential schools, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s private meetings with members of Indigenous communities left some wanting more details regarding documentation and providing...

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has resigned as spiritual head of the Church of England over his handling of a child sex abuse scandal. Investigators say Welby failed to alert authorities about church member John Smyth who abused...

The Church of England's General Synod vote on clergy conduct at Church House, Westminster.



The Church approved the measure entitled “Clergy Conduct Measure”, which was moved by the The Revd Kat

e Wharton.

Archbishop...

A Church of England vote which delays fully independent safeguarding has been branded a “punch in the gut” for victims of abuse.



Synod voted 392 in favour, nine against and six abstained on the fin

al...

The Church of England's General Synod has heard testimonies from the survivors of the prolific serial abuser John Smyth.



The testimonies were read out by Julie Conalty, the Bishop of Birkenhead, during a debate on the Church's...

The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, delivers a presidential address to open the Church of England's General Synod at Church House.



Mr Cottrell recognised the “difficult and challenging times” faced by the Church as he...

The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell has resisted calls from some quarters to quit, and survived a vote to stop him giving a presidential address as the General Synod began on Monday.



A lay member of a gathering of the...

The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned, saying in a statement he was “stepping aside in the best interests of the Church of England”.



In a statement issued by Lambeth Palace, Justin Welby said: “Having sought the gracious...

The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned, saying in a statement he was “stepping aside in the best interests of the Church of England”.



In a statement issued by Lambeth Palace, Justin Welby said: “Having sought the gracious...

GVs of march organised by Chris Packham from Tate modern to St Paul's Cathedral, challenging the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, to support rewilding across the Church of England’s vast estate.



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