Podcast: Memorable stories of 2025
A round-up of some of the most significant stories the Church Times covered in 2025
The Archbishop of Canterbury-designate, the Rt Revd Sarah Mullally, was nominated in October. Her election followed in November
The Archbishop of Canterbury-designate, the Rt Revd Sarah Mullally, was nominated in October. Her election followed in November
On the final podcast of the year, the editor, Sarah Meyrick, is joined by senior writer Madeleine Davies and staff writer Francis Martin to discuss some of the most memorable and significant stories that the Church Times covered in 2025.
They discuss: the departure of Justin Welby and ongoing questions about safeguarding in the Church of England; the Bible Society’s Quiet Revival report; the rise of Christian nationalism; the assisted-dying Bill; the nomination of the Rt Revd Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury; and the Archbishop of York’s visit to Israel-Palestine.
They also look ahead to what 2026 has in store for the Church of England.
The episode was recorded on Wednesday 17 December.
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