Memorable stories of 2025
About this episode
The episode discusses memorable stories from 2025 covered by the Church Times, including significant events and figures in the Church of England.
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. The episode was recorded on Wednesday 17 December. They also look ahead to what 2026 has in store for the Church of England. Try 10 issues of the Church Times for £10 or get two months access to our website and apps, also for £10. Go to www.churchtimes.co.uk/new-reader
People in this episode
Host: Sarah Meyrick
Guests: Madeleine Davies, Francis Martin
Topics covered
- Church of England
- safeguarding
- Christian nationalism
- assisted dying
- Archbishop of Canterbury
- significant stories
- 2026 outlook
Keywords
- Church Times
- Justin Welby
- safeguarding
- Christian nationalism
- assisted dying
- Archbishop of Canterbury
- 2025
- 2026
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Bible Society
Places: Israel-Palestine
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