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Richard Chartres

February 2017

  • John Bercow

    The Guardian view on decent conservatives: we need them

    Editorial: The Speaker’s assertion of decency is a welcome reminder that customs transmit values in ways that can’t be identified with left or right

January 2017

  • People walk towards St Paul's Cathedral during sunrise in central London

    Search for next bishop of London raises prospect of female appointment

    C of E decision over who to recommend for post will revive controversy in diocese divided over ordination of women

December 2013

  • Malala Yousafzai, Alex Ferguson, Jeremy Paxman, Miley Cyrus

    2013 in review
    The best quotes of 2013: what they said, and what some wished they hadn't said

    Responses to deaths of Nelson Mandela and Margaret Thatcher, the confession of Lance Armstrong and some Twitter blunders all deserve a mention

August 2013

  • Anti-war posters in Westminster

    Peace campaigners hail Commons verdict on Syria strikes

    Anti-war campaigners and bishop of London say decision reflects public opinion, but British-Syrian novelist voices disgust

April 2013

  • Ricchard Chartres at Margaret Thatcher's funeral

    Thatcher funeral address prompts Tory praise for bishop of London

  • Margaret Thatcher funeral: thousands line streets to witness final journey

  • Bishop of London's address at Margaret Thatcher's funeral – full text

  • Richard Chartres

    Richard Chartres, the formidable bishop leading Lady Thatcher's funeral

March 2012

  • Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams

    Who might be the next archbishop of Canterbury?

  • Archbishop of York John Sentamu and Bishop of London Richard Chartres

    Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation sparks speculation over successor

February 2012

  • Civil partnership

    Bishop of London dismisses calls for civil partnerships in churches

    The Rt Rev Richard Chartres was responding to demands from clergy on the right to hold ceremonies on their premises

November 2011

  • Bishop of London

    Bishop of London moves to dissociate church from St Paul's legal action

    Dr Richard Chartres expected to break ranks with City of London to limit damage over cathedral's handling of Occupy camp

October 2011

  • The Dean of St Paul's, the Right Reverend Graeme Knowles speaks to demonstrators

    Occupy London protests: bishop meets demonstrators – gallery

  • St Paul's Cathedral Occupy protest camp

    Bishop of London offers debate with Occupy protesters if they disband

September 2011

  • Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury

    Bishop of London denies suggesting Rowan Williams should retire early

    Richard Chartres quashes speculation over archbishop of Canterbury role as Lambeth Palace refuses to comment

August 2011

  • Richard Chartres, Bishop of London

    A working life
    A working life: the bishop

    From dawn till dusk, the diocese of London fills Richard Chartres' exhausting schedule. He's got an Oyster card, but finds his hybrid car a convenient compromise

June 2008

  • Priests in civil partnership blessing were reckless, says bishop

    Right Rev Richard Chartres condemns wedding-style ceremony held in the City of London last month

August 2006

  • A mild sort of martyrdom

    Theo Hobson

    Theo Hobson: I call on the Bishop of London, Richard Chartres, to renounce aviation and all its works.

October 2005

  • Church rift deepens over gay bishop's visit

April 2002

  • Richard Chartres, Bishop of London

    Richard Chartres processes up the nave of St Paul's Cathedral on Easter day, stooped beneath a gold and claret robe that hangs round him like a bell. His face is pale, fleshy, accustomed to command. He looks more like the Pope than any English bishop has a right to do.
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