The New Bishop of Sheffield hopes to tackle 'dangerous and toxic' divisions in society

Outspoken Bishop North – who has previously accused the Church of England of failing to notice the poor – said the clergy had ‘lived with the reality of decline for a long time’.

“It has made us a bit nervous and reticent,” he added.

“I would love to see some fresh confidence in Christians in living out their faith.”

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