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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

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

Secretary General joins Clergy Lenten Retreat and Conference during visit to the Church of Pakistan

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, has visited the Church of Pakistan (United) for a Clergy Lenten Retreat and Conference in Raiwind, Lahore.

18 February 2026

Christian Unity: 'Actions speak louder than words' says the Bishop of Gibraltar

The Rt Revd Dr Robert Innes shares a message of hope and offers a reflection ahead of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

15 January 2026

‘One body and one Spirit’: Churches prepare to mark The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity invites Christian traditions to pray for the unity of the Church and to reflect on Jesus’ prayer ‘that they may all be one’ (John 17:21).

09 January 2026

Catholic and Orthodox leaders share a joint declaration during ecumenical pilgrimage

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV and His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I (Orthodox Church) sign a joint declaration reaffirming commitment to walk towards full communion.

04 December 2025

Common liturgical celebration focused on creation explored at conference in Assisi

Representatives from 16 world Communions gathered in Assisi from May 5-7, to discuss the development of a common liturgical celebration focused on creation.

03 June 2025

Pope Leo XIV shares commitment to Church unity in audience with faith representatives

Five Anglican Primates of the Anglican Communion have attended an audience with Pope Leo XIV today, and heard his deep commitment to Church unity.

 

19 May 2025

Words of encouragement for Pope Leo XIV from across the Anglican Communion

Anglican churches have shared messages of goodwill as they welcomed the election of Pope Leo XIV. 

12 May 2025

Bishop Anthony Ball commissioned as the Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome in Eucharist service

A Holy Eucharist service was held in Rome to mark the commissioning of the Rt Revd Anthony Ball as the Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome.

08 May 2025