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Secretary General Backs Ecumenical Statement Urging Compassionate Care For Cuba

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:54:00 GMT

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, has backed an ecumenical statement expressing support and ‘compassionate care for Christians and all people in Cuba’.

Historic Royal Maundy service takes place at St Asaph Cathedral

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:56:00 GMT

The Church in Wales welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla to St Asaph Cathedral for the annual Royal Maundy service, as it came to Wales for only the second time in its 800-year history.

Let Us Share The Gift of Peace - The Secretary General's Easter Message

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:05:00 GMT

The Secretary General's Easter Message encourages churches of the Anglican Communion to share God's 'gift of peace' with the world, and listen to the voice of churches in places of conflict.

People on the move: Anglican Alliance launches new resource to aid churches respond to refugee crisis

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:32:00 GMT

The Anglican Communion has launched a new resource called, ‘People on the Move’ to equip churches respond to refugee and migration crises around the world.

Easter messages from across the global Anglican Communion

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:19:00 GMT

Provinces across the global Anglican Communion have been sharing Easter messages of hope and peace in a world marked by conflict.

Secretary General to join Ecumenical Solidarity visit to Cuba

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:03:00 GMT

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, will join a high-level international ecumenical delegation on a solidarity visit to Cuba in response to the deepening humanitarian crisis.

Messages of encouragement for the new Archbishop of Canterbury from around the Anglican Communion

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:11:00 GMT

Anglican News shares some of messages of support and encouragement from across the Anglican Communion about the Installation of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Special service marks 60th anniversary of Common Declaration by Pope Paul VI and Archbishop Ramsey

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:34:00 GMT

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.

Pope Leo XIV shares a message to the Archbishop of Canterbury on her Installation

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:59:00 GMT

Pope Leo XIV has sent a message to Archbishop Sarah Mullally on the occasion of her installation, assuring her of his prayers and invoking 'grace, mercy, and peace… in truth and love'.

The 106th Archbishop of Canterbury installed at Canterbury Cathedral

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The 106th Archbishop of Canterbury has been installed at Canterbury Cathedral in service that gathered Primates and Anglican representatives from all around the world.

Ecumenical groups in Rome call for renewed efforts towards the ‘gift of peace’

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:01:00 GMT

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.

Secretary General shares a message of support ahead of the Installation of the Archbishop of Canterbury

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:14:00 GMT

Bishop Anthony Poggo, has shared a message ahead of the Installation of the Most Revd Sarah Mullally as the Archbishop of Canterbury.

The Anglican Church of Mexico elects The Most Revd Sally Sue Hernández García as new Primate

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Anglican Church of Mexico has elected The Most Revd Sally Sue Hernández García as new Primate. She will replace the Most Revd Enrique Treviño Cruz.

Thy Kingdom Come prayer initiative to focus on the needs of a broken world at Pentecost

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:22:00 GMT

Now in its tenth year, the global prayer initiative 'Thy Kingdom Come' is set to pray for the needs of a broken world at Pentecost, with the theme of 'God with us'.

Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally Prays for Healing and Hope for the World Ahead of Historic Installation

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:41:00 GMT

More than two thousand people from across the country and around the world will attend the Installation of Archbishop Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury in Canterbury Cathedral next week.

A Statement on the Middle Eastern Conflict: An Appeal for Peace

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:46:00 GMT

As the third week of escalating conflict unfolds between Iran, Israel, and the United States, the Archbishops and Primates of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia have shared An Appeal for Peace.

The Church of South India shares a plea against war and violence

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:41:00 GMT

'Let us stand together and proclaim: Peace is God’s will. War is not.' The Church of South India (United) has shared a call for peace in light of ongoing conflict and political tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.

The First Lady of Nigeria visits Lambeth Palace, greeted by The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:42:00 GMT

The First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, visited Lambeth Palace today and was greeted by the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo.

Archbishop of Canterbury begins 87-mile pilgrimage from London to Canterbury

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:51:00 GMT

The new Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Sarah Mullally DBE, has begun a 6-day pilgrimage, walking from London to Canterbury as part of her spiritual preparation for beginning her ministry.