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Global Anglican Communion given greater voice in choosing future Archbishops of Canterbury

Churches from the global Anglican Communion will be formally represented on the body which nominates future Archbishops of Canterbury.

12 July 2022

“Promises must be fulfilled” – governments urged to honour climate change commitments

At the 50th session of the UN Human Rights Council, Anglicans will urge governments to fulfil their commitments on climate change.

06 June 2022

Tree planted at Anglican Communion Office to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon, plants a tree as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy.

30 May 2022

Church in Wales urges WCC to distance itself from Russian Orthodox Church over Ukraine

The Church in Wales has called on the World Council of Churches to distance itself from members which have supported Russia's war.

23 May 2022

Archbishop of Canterbury issues call to prayer for the fifteenth Lambeth Conference

The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued a call for people to pray for the Lambeth Conference and set aside a dedicated day of prayer. 

18 May 2022

Easter Message of the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem

The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem offer an Easter message on Christ's transformative message of peace and reconciliation.

15 April 2022

Joint Holy Week and Easter message from Archbishop-elect John McDowell and Archbishop Eamon Martin

Archbishops John McDowell and Eamon Martin, the Anglican and Roman Catholic Primates of Ireland offer a joint message for this Easter.

14 April 2022

An Easter Message from Archbishop Ian Ernest

A special Easter message from Archbishop Ian Ernest, the Archbishop of Canterbury's Personal Representative to the Holy See.

14 April 2022

UN women’s summit recognises role of faith-based communities in climate justice

The role of faith-based communities in achieving gender equality in the context of climate justice is recognised at the United Nations.

13 April 2022

Global Anglican leaders call for withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine

Leaders of Anglican Churches around the world call for “an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine.”

01 April 2022