Anglican Communion News Service Feed - ACNS (en-gb) https://www.anglicannews.org Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:36:00 GMT Latest news from the Anglican Communion News Service en (C) ACO 2026 https://www.anglicannews.org/images/logo.png Anglican Communion News Service Feed - ACNS (en-gb) https://www.anglicannews.org Anglican Health Network participates in faith group discussion on improving global hygiene in healthcare https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/anglican-health-network-participates-in-faith-group-discussion-on-improving-global-hygiene-in-healthcare.aspx Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:36:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/anglican-health-network-participates-in-faith-group-discussion-on-improving-global-hygiene-in-healthcare.aspx Anglicans have been represented alongside other faith-based partners for a two-day meeting in Rome, united around a shared commitment to improving global hygiene in healthcare. Anglicans have been represented alongside other faith-based partners for a two-day meeting in Rome, united around a shared commitment to improving global hygiene in healthcare.

]]> South Sudan Council of Churches work for peace and reconciliation as conflict escalates https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/south-sudan-council-of-churches-work-for-peace-and-reconciliation-as-conflict-escalates.aspx Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:04:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/south-sudan-council-of-churches-work-for-peace-and-reconciliation-as-conflict-escalates.aspx The South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has intensified its peacebuilding and reconciliation work as violence continues to rise. The South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has intensified its peacebuilding and reconciliation work as violence continues to rise.

]]> Anglican Communion launches new Hispanophone Network https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/anglican-communion-launches-new-hispanophone-network.aspx Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:02:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/anglican-communion-launches-new-hispanophone-network.aspx An Anglican Communion Hispanophone Network has launched with the aim of representing Anglicans around the world with a passion for church ministry and mission amongst Hispanic populations. An Anglican Communion Hispanophone Network has launched with the aim of representing Anglicans around the world with a passion for church ministry and mission amongst Hispanic populations.

]]> Anglican leaders from Oceania call for just climate finance https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/anglican-leaders-from-oceania-call-for-just-climate-finance.aspx Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:52:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/anglican-leaders-from-oceania-call-for-just-climate-finance.aspx The Primates and General Secretaries of the Anglican Provinces in Oceania have called on national churches around the Anglican Communion to advocate with their Governments on behalf of Pacific Island states and other nations heavily impacted by climate change.   The Primates and General Secretaries of the Anglican Provinces in Oceania have called on national churches around the Anglican Communion to advocate with their Governments on behalf of Pacific Island states and other nations heavily impacted by climate change.

 

]]> The Archbishop of Canterbury to make pastoral visits to four dioceses in 2026 https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-archbishop-of-canterbury-to-make-pastoral-visits-to-four-dioceses-in-2026.aspx Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:39:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-archbishop-of-canterbury-to-make-pastoral-visits-to-four-dioceses-in-2026.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury will make pastoral visits to four across the Church of England in 2026, to meet with clergy and congregations. The Archbishop of Canterbury will make pastoral visits to four across the Church of England in 2026, to meet with clergy and congregations.

]]> The Archbishop of Canterbury joins the Pope in calling for peace https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-archbishop-of-canterbury-joins-the-pope-in-calling-for-peace.aspx Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:44:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-archbishop-of-canterbury-joins-the-pope-in-calling-for-peace.aspx Archbishop Sarah Mullally has issued a statement, standing in solidarity with Pope Leo XIV in his calls for peace.  
Archbishop Sarah Mullally has issued a statement, standing in solidarity with Pope Leo XIV in his calls for peace.

 

]]> Three years on, Sudan’s war is leaving millions in crisis https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/three-years-on,-sudan%e2%80%99s-war-is-leaving-millions-in-crisis.aspx Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:39:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/three-years-on,-sudan%e2%80%99s-war-is-leaving-millions-in-crisis.aspx Three years on from the outbreak of conflict in Sudan, millions are in crisis. Anglican leaders are calling for renewed prayer, the protection of civilians and urgent humanitarian access.  Three years on from the outbreak of conflict in Sudan, millions are in crisis. Anglican leaders are calling for renewed prayer, the protection of civilians and urgent humanitarian access. 

]]> Bishop Robert Springett begins role as Lead Safeguarding Bishop in the Church of England https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/bishop-robert-springett-begins-role-as-lead-safeguarding-bishop-in-the-church-of-england.aspx Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:16:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/bishop-robert-springett-begins-role-as-lead-safeguarding-bishop-in-the-church-of-england.aspx Bishop Robert will work closely with the National Safeguarding Team, which provides specialist expertise on casework, policy development, training, evaluation and survivor participation. Bishop Robert will work closely with the National Safeguarding Team, which provides specialist expertise on casework, policy development, training, evaluation and survivor participation.

]]> Textile exhibition exploring wartime Britain to be displayed at Lichfield Cathedral https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/textile-exhibition-exploring-wartime-britain-to-be-displayed-at-lichfield-cathedral.aspx Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:21:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/textile-exhibition-exploring-wartime-britain-to-be-displayed-at-lichfield-cathedral.aspx A textile installation exploring life in Britain during the Second World War will be on display at Lichfield Cathedral throughout May 2026. A textile installation exploring life in Britain during the Second World War will be on display at Lichfield Cathedral throughout May 2026.

]]> The impact of war spreads, but the Church remains rooted https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-impact-of-war-spreads,-but-the-church-remains-rooted.aspx Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:42:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-impact-of-war-spreads,-but-the-church-remains-rooted.aspx As a two-week ceasefire is agreed between Iran and the US, Anglican News shares updates on how different churches across the Middle East and beyond have been dealing with the impacts of war, and working to share hope in their setting. As a two-week ceasefire is agreed between Iran and the US, Anglican News shares updates on how different churches across the Middle East and beyond have been dealing with the impacts of war, and working to share hope in their setting.

]]> Secretary General Backs Ecumenical Statement Urging Compassionate Care For Cuba https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/secretary-general-backs-ecumenical-statement-urging-compassionate-care-for-cuba.aspx Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:54:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/secretary-general-backs-ecumenical-statement-urging-compassionate-care-for-cuba.aspx 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’. 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 https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/historic-royal-maundy-service-takes-place-at-st-asaph-cathedral.aspx Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:56:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/historic-royal-maundy-service-takes-place-at-st-asaph-cathedral.aspx 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. 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 https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/let-us-share-the-gift-of-peace-the-secretary-generals-easter-message.aspx Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:05:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/let-us-share-the-gift-of-peace-the-secretary-generals-easter-message.aspx 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. 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 https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/03/people-on-the-move-anglican-alliance-launches-new-resource-to-aid-churches-respond-to-refugee-crisis.aspx Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:32:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/03/people-on-the-move-anglican-alliance-launches-new-resource-to-aid-churches-respond-to-refugee-crisis.aspx 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. 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 https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/03/easter-messages-from-across-the-global-anglican-communion.aspx Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:19:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/03/easter-messages-from-across-the-global-anglican-communion.aspx Provinces across the global Anglican Communion have been sharing Easter messages of hope and peace in a world marked by conflict. 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 https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/03/secretary-general-to-join-ecumenical-solidarity-visit-to-cuba.aspx Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:03:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/03/secretary-general-to-join-ecumenical-solidarity-visit-to-cuba.aspx 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.    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 https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/03/messages-of-encouragement-for-the-new-archbishop-of-canterbury-from-around-the-anglican-communion.aspx Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:11:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/03/messages-of-encouragement-for-the-new-archbishop-of-canterbury-from-around-the-anglican-communion.aspx Anglican News shares some of messages of support and encouragement from across the Anglican Communion about the Installation of the Archbishop of Canterbury. 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 https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/03/special-service-marks-60th-anniversary-of-common-declaration-by-pope-paul-vi-and-archbishop-ramsey.aspx Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:34:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/03/special-service-marks-60th-anniversary-of-common-declaration-by-pope-paul-vi-and-archbishop-ramsey.aspx 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.    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 https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/03/pope-leo-xiv-shares-a-message-to-the-archbishop-of-canterbury-on-her-installation.aspx Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:59:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/03/pope-leo-xiv-shares-a-message-to-the-archbishop-of-canterbury-on-her-installation.aspx 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'.   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'.

 

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