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‘We must be agents of change’: the Primate of Brazil addresses the Church of England Synod

The Primate of Brazil, the Most Revd Marinez Rosa Dos Santos Bassotto, addressed the Church of England’s General Synod this week about environmental justice and her experiences of COP30. She spoke during a session that the Synod designated for addresses by Anglican Communion guests.

13 February 2026

Major refurbishment of Lambeth Palace completed

A three-years major refurbishment to improve the safety, accessibility and sustainability of Lambeth Palace has been completed.

30 June 2025

Archbishop of York completes a visit to the Anglican Church of Canada

Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, has completed a visit across the Anglican Church of Canada where he was invited to teach and preach.

07 October 2024

Archbishop of Canterbury explains why he abstained on C of E same-sex prayers vote

Archbishop Justin Welby abstained in a vote by the Church of England’s General Synod on a motion about prayers for same sex couples.

16 November 2023

Church of England General Synod holds further debate on prayers for same-sex couples

The General Synod of the Church of England has asked the House of Bishops to hold a further debate on prayers for same-sex couples

16 November 2023

Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem calls for “ceasefire for humanitarian corridors” in Gaza

Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem, delivers a video message to the Church of England’s General Synod.

14 November 2023

Growing the Church: Central Africa Synod concludes with plans for more dioceses and provinces

The Church of the Province of Central Africa (CPCA) has concluded a Synod with a plan for new dioceses and two more provinces.

06 November 2023

Anglican Communion Secretary General and Archbishop of Canterbury attend Pope's prayer event

Archbishop Justin Welby and Bishop Anthony Poggo, will travel to Rome this weekend to take part in a prayer event hosted by Pope Francis. 

25 September 2023

Anglican Communion Secretary General uses speech to Canadian General Synod to urge “moderate language” over disagreements

Anglicans should use moderate language and not be judgmental as they discuss areas of disagreement, Bishop Anthony Poggo said.

28 June 2023

Anglican Communion Secretary General to visit the Anglican Church of Canada General Synod

Anglican Communion Secretary General Bishop Anthony Poggo will address General Synod during visit to the Anglican Church of Canada.

23 June 2023