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Whoever the next archbishop of Canterbury will be, they face a legacy of scandal, doctrinal division and dwindling congregations.

By Tim Wyatt

Welcome to the running club powered by electrolytes – and the Holy Spirit.

By Elliott Kime

Labour needs to embrace – and use – the power of the Church.

By Charles White

The election of Robert Prevost is a plea for temperance in a turbulent Church.

By Finn McRedmond

A new generation is turning away from established churches in search of a different way to believe.

By Pippa Bailey

Like the Second Vatican Council, he proved the Church to be as human as it is divine.

By Finn McRedmond

The controversial liberaliser brought humanity to the Vatican – but he was unable to arrest the Catholic Church’s decline.

By Madoc Cairns