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Informal talks take place between the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Anglican Communion

Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Anglican Communion have had informal talks at the Phanar.

22 May 2026

Layan Nasir released from prison

On May 15, 26-year-old Layan Nasir was released from Damon Prison in Israel.

20 May 2026

The Church in Wales hosts the Celtic Bishops Conference 2026

Bishops and primates from the Church in Wales, the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Church of Ireland gathered in St Davids, Wales, for the biennial Celtic Bishops Conference. 

30 April 2026

Archbishop of Canterbury commissions new Anglican representative to the Holy See

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, has commissioned the Anglican Centre in Rome’s Director, the Rt Revd Anthony Ball, as her Representative to the Holy See. 

 

28 April 2026

The Archbishop of Canterbury meets and prays with Pope Leo XIV during four day pilgrimage to Rome

The Archbishop of Canterbury met and prayed with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on the morning of Monday April 27, during her pilgrimage to Rome.

27 April 2026

Anglican Health Network participates in faith group discussion on improving global hygiene in healthcare

Anglicans have been represented alongside other faith-based partners for a two-day meeting in Rome, united around a shared commitment to improving global hygiene in healthcare.

23 April 2026

The Archbishop of Canterbury to make pastoral visits to four dioceses in 2026

The Archbishop of Canterbury will make pastoral visits to four across the Church of England in 2026, to meet with clergy and congregations.

21 April 2026

The Archbishop of Canterbury joins the Pope in calling for peace

Archbishop Sarah Mullally has issued a statement, standing in solidarity with Pope Leo XIV in his calls for peace.

 

16 April 2026

Bishop Robert Springett begins role as Lead Safeguarding Bishop in the Church of England

Bishop Robert will work closely with the National Safeguarding Team, which provides specialist expertise on casework, policy development, training, evaluation and survivor participation.

10 April 2026

Textile exhibition exploring wartime Britain to be displayed at Lichfield Cathedral

A textile installation exploring life in Britain during the Second World War will be on display at Lichfield Cathedral throughout May 2026.

09 April 2026