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Historic Royal Maundy service takes place at St Asaph Cathedral

The Church in Wales welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla to St Asaph Cathedral for the annual Royal Maundy service, as it came to Wales for only the second time in its 800-year history.

02 April 2026

Special service marks 60th anniversary of Common Declaration by Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Ramsey

The 60th Anniversary of the historic Common Declaration of Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Michael Ramsey was celebrated in Canterbury Cathedral today, in the Chapel of Our Lady Martyrdom. 

 

26 March 2026

Pope Leo XIV shares a message to the Archbishop of Canterbury on her Installation

Pope Leo XIV has sent a message to Archbishop Sarah Mullally on the occasion of her installation, assuring her of his prayers and invoking 'grace, mercy, and peace… in truth and love'.

 

26 March 2026

The 106th Archbishop of Canterbury installed at Canterbury Cathedral

The 106th Archbishop of Canterbury has been installed at Canterbury Cathedral in service that gathered Primates and Anglican representatives from all around the world. 

25 March 2026

Ecumenical groups in Rome call for renewed efforts towards the ‘gift of peace’

An ecumenical prayer vigil was held in the Church of Santa Lucia of Gonfalone in the centre of Rome, to pray together for the gift of peace in the turbulent times the world is facing and to remember the many needs of the world. 

24 March 2026

Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally Prays for Healing and Hope for the World Ahead of Historic Installation

More than two thousand people from across the country and around the world will attend the Installation of Archbishop Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury in Canterbury Cathedral next week.

 

20 March 2026

The First Lady of Nigeria visits Lambeth Palace, greeted by The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion

The First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, visited Lambeth Palace today and was greeted by the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo. 

18 March 2026

Archbishop of Canterbury begins 87-mile pilgrimage from London to Canterbury

The new Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Sarah Mullally DBE, has begun a 6-day pilgrimage, walking from London to Canterbury as part of her spiritual preparation for beginning her ministry. 

17 March 2026

Archbishop of Canterbury to walk 87 mile pilgrimage to Canterbury

The new Archbishop of Canterbury will embark on a 6-day walking pilgrimage from London to Canterbury. Starting on 17 March, the 87 mile trek is part of her spiritual preparation for her Installation service at Canterbury Cathedral.

 

14 March 2026

Diocese of Cyprus & the Gulf call for 'unceasing prayers' amidst conflict

The Bishop in Cyprus & the Gulf, the Rt Revd Sean Semple, has called for 'peace, wise diplomacy' and a de-escalation of 'catastrophic conflict', in a message of solidarity to churches and communities impacted by war in the region. 

13 March 2026