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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

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

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'.

23 March 2026

Diocese of Cyprus & the Gulf call for 'unceasing prayers' amidst conflict

The Bishop in Cyprus & the Gulf, the Rt Revd Sean Semple, has called for 'peace, wise diplomacy' and a de-escalation of 'catastrophic conflict', in a message of solidarity to churches and communities impacted by war in the region. 

13 March 2026

Primates of All Ireland share message to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

The Church of Ireland and Roman Catholic Archbishops of Armagh and Primates of All Ireland emphasise peace in a message to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. 

20 January 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

Church of Pakistan offers practical and spiritual support amid devastating floods

The Church of Pakistan has urged Anglicans to pray for those in their province who have been impacted by the devastating local floods.

18 September 2025

"We still need your prayers": Anglicans appeal for prayer after DRC killings

Anglican Church in the DRC appeal for prayers for peace following attacks that killed more than 40 people.

30 July 2025

Archbishop of York Celebrates Christian Unity at Ecumenical Services in Rome

The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, and the Most Reverend Ian Ernest from the Anglican Centre in Rome took part in ecumenical services at the Basilica of St Paul’s Outside the Walls in Rome during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

15 January 2025

Webinars announced to follow the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Calling the Church to prioritise Christian Unity will be the focus of webinars facilitated by the Anglican Communion Office this January. 

08 January 2025