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Leaders of global Christian communions call for renewed efforts towards the ‘Gift of Peace’

Four global Christian communions have issued a joint call for peace in response to conflicts and growing instability around the world.

05 March 2026

A letter from Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, Sean Rowe, on the Military Strike on Iran

The Most Revd Sean Rowe, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, has shared a letter about the military strikes on Iran.

01 March 2026

Archbishop of Jerusalem & the Middle East shares pastoral letter in light of escalating conflict

The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East shared a pastoral letter following the news of the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

28 February 2026

Women in War: International Anglican Women’s Network discuss peace-building at Jordan meeting

‘Women’s experiences in war and conflict need to be heard’, say the organisers of the in-person meeting of the International Anglican Women’s Network (IAWN).

02 February 2026

‘Peace is the only tool to liberate our country’, says the Archbishop of Myanmar

The Most Revd Stephen Than Myint Oo, Archbishop of Myanmar has spoken about his ministry in a country facing civil war and climate crisis. 

20 November 2025

The Archbishop of York and Cardinal Vincent Nichols call for an end to the war in Gaza

Church leaders including the Archbishop Stephen Cottrell and Cardinal Vincent Nichols, have issued a statement calling for an end to war in Gaza.

18 September 2025

South Sudan Council of Churches pleads for dialogue and peace

The South Sudan Council of Churches has issued a joint statement calling for urgent national dialogue, reconciliation and peace.

18 September 2025

The Anglican Church in Japan advocates for peace on the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima nuclear bombing

On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, the House of Bishops in the Anglican Church in Japan shared a statement emphasising their continued commitment to peace, reconciliation and reparation.

06 August 2025

Churches speak out about humanitarian need in Gaza

ACNS shares recent statements from Christian and humanitarian organisations on the conflict and hear from Anglicans who are providing healthcare and other aid in the region. 

28 May 2025

African Primates Issue a Statement for Peace about conflict in the DRC

African Primates Issue a Statement for Peace about conflict in the DRC

Anglican Primates from the Council of Anglican Provinces of Africa have issued a statement for peace about the ongoing crisis in the DRC.

14 February 2025