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Anglican Communion Secretary General gives positive first report to Consultative Council

Bishop Anthony Poggo details key matters related to the internal workings of the Anglican Communion Office and wider Anglican Communion. 

13 February 2023

Archbishop of Canterbury beats African drums to official open the ACC-18 meeting in Accra

Those attending the opening Eucharist of the 18th Anglican Consultative Council were welcomed with music of West African drums.

13 February 2023

Archbishop of Canterbury addresses concern over global Anglican structures

Archbishop of Canterbury says the Church must find ways of demonstrating unity without one powerful group imposing its values.

12 February 2023

Church of England Synod endorses bishop’s decision not to change doctrine of marriage

The C of E’s General Synod has this week endorsed the decision by the province’s College of Bishops not to change the doctrine of marriage.

11 February 2023

The Five Marks of Mission: Today and Tomorrow - ACC prepares for 18th plenary

Details of the 18th plenary meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council, taking place in Accra, Ghana, from 12 to 19 February, announced.

02 February 2023

Archbishop “horrified” by killings on eve of historic ecumenical pilgrimage to South Sudan

Revenge attack kills 21 people in South Sudan after six herders killed in Kajo-Keji on eve of the historic Ecumenical Peace Pilgrimage.

02 February 2023

International reconciliation and mediation practitioner to direct Anglican Communion’s work at the UN

Martha Jarvis, senior reconciliation manager, switches to the role of the Anglican Communion’s Permanent Representative to the UN.

26 January 2023

English bishops uphold marriage doctrine and offer pastoral resources for same-sex couples

Church of England’s College of Bishops will publish new resources for couples in same-sex relationships, while upholding traditional marriage.

18 January 2023

Pope Benedict XVI: a statement from the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion,  Anthony Poggo, has issued a statement following the death of Benedict XVI.

31 December 2022

Church of England and Anglican Communion respond to inaccurate press statements

Statements issued this week by the “GSFA Steering Committee” and the “Gafcon Primates Council” contain several inaccuracies.

21 October 2022