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The Latest Breaking News from Anglican Communion

First woman to be enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury in historic ceremony

Dame Sarah Mullally will become the 106th person to take the leading ministry role in the Church of England.

Evening Standard · Mar 25

Conservative Anglican leaders restructure the global religious body after 400 years

Conservative Anglican leaders have overhauled Gafcon’s leadership and signal a sharper break from the historic Anglican Communion

The Independent UK · Mar 5

Conservative Anglican leaders meet in Nigeria, facing debate on a possible breakaway

Anglicans face a looming choice about whether their global church family can stay united

The Independent UK · Mar 2

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Anglican groups’ strong objections to Sarah Mullally’s leadership as first female Archbishop of Canterbury in 1400 years

Dame Sarah Mullally's historic appointment as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury has ignited global celebration and deep division within the Anglican Communion. While progressive provinces hail a milestone for gender equality, conservative factions voice theological objections, questioning unity and biblical interpretation. This landmark event underscores the Communion's ongoing struggle…

The Times of India · Jan 29

Global Anglican ties are under stress. It's unclear if they're at the breaking point

After decades of controversies over sexuality and theology in the worldwide Anglican Communion, some leaders of a conservative coalition says it’s time to make a final break from what has long been one of the world’s largest Protestant church families

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

King Charles III's visit to Vatican marks a historic step in path of unity between two churches

The Catholic Church and Church of England are taking a historic step toward unity

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025

First female Archbishop of Canterbury hails ‘joyous’ history-making moment

Dame Sarah Mullally gave an address in Canterbury Cathedral on Friday.

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2025

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Ongoing wait for new Church of England leader ‘staggering’ says MP

The comments came as the body charged with nominating the new archbishop announced most of its membership.

Evening Standard · May 13, 2025

Accountant and Maori priest among group who will elect new archbishop of Canterbury as selection delay branded ‘staggering’

The comments came as the Church of England revealed the members who will decide the new archbishop, including an Argentinian engineer, a Māori priest, and a chartered accountant

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Justin Welby: I might preach in future but hope to never be on telly again

The former archbishop of Canterbury also said he can see the Anglican Communion splitting.

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2025

Public views sought on new archbishop of Canterbury after Welby resignation

Justin Welby’s replacement will be the 106th appointment to the role – which is the most senior bishop of the Church of England.

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2025

The search for a new archbishop of Canterbury and how the process works

The next person to take on the role will be the 106th archbishop of Canterbury.

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025

Archbishop of Canterbury will end official duties in early January amid sex abuse scandal

The office of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, says he will wrap up his official duties in early January amid an abuse scandal in the Church of England

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

Sean Rowe wants to realign the Episcopal Church

Sean Rowe, the newly installed presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, knows a thing or two about austerity

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024

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The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby takes personal responsibility in abuse scandal and resigns

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion, has resigned amid the fallout from a long-running abuse scandal

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024

Church of England head Justin Welby under pressure to resign amid abuse scandal

The head of the Church of England, spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, is under pressure to resign after an investigation found he failed to inform police about serial physical and sexual abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps as soon as he became aware of it

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

Anglican bishops reject leader Justin Welby over gay marriage

Several Anglican bishops from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific say they no longer recognize Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby as their leader

Radio France Internationale · Jun 9, 2023

Archbishop of Canterbury decries Ugandan church support for severe anti-gay legislation

The head of the worldwide Anglican Communion has expressed his "grief and dismay" to the Ugandan Church over its support for the country's anti-gay law.

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The Independent UK · May 6, 2023

Church of Scotland moderator presents King with Bible as first gift

The Right Rev Dr Iain Greenshields said it was a ‘great honour’.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2023

Church of Scotland moderator to present King with Bible as first gift

The Right Rev Dr Iain Greenshields will be representing the Church of Scotland at the King’s coronation at Westminster Abbey.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Bishop ‘honoured’ to take on symbolic role at coronation

The Most Rev Mark Strange is Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church.

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

Some Anglican bishops reject leader Welby over gay marriage

Several Anglican bishops from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific say they no longer recognize Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby as their leader

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

Group of global Anglican church leaders ousts Welby over gay blessing reform

The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches has said it no longer considers Justin Welby to be ‘the leader of the global communion’.

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2023

Anglicans angry at same-sex blessings question Justin Welby’s ‘fitness to lead’

Group representing churches in global south will meet to consider radical action over C of E decision

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2023

Welby ‘juggling the impossible’ as he faces criticism after gay blessings vote

The Archbishop of Canterbury is also leader of the Anglican Communion and has come under fire from some for his support of the motion.

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