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The Archbishop of Canterbury to make pastoral visits to four dioceses in 2026

The Archbishop of Canterbury will make pastoral visits to four across the Church of England in 2026, to meet with clergy and congregations.

21 April 2026

The Archbishop of Canterbury joins the Pope in calling for peace

Archbishop Sarah Mullally has issued a statement, standing in solidarity with Pope Leo XIV in his calls for peace.

 

16 April 2026

Bishop Robert Springett begins role as Lead Safeguarding Bishop in the Church of England

Bishop Robert will work closely with the National Safeguarding Team, which provides specialist expertise on casework, policy development, training, evaluation and survivor participation.

10 April 2026

Textile exhibition exploring wartime Britain to be displayed at Lichfield Cathedral

A textile installation exploring life in Britain during the Second World War will be on display at Lichfield Cathedral throughout May 2026.

09 April 2026

The impact of war spreads, but the Church remains rooted

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.

08 April 2026

Historic Royal Maundy service takes place at St Asaph Cathedral

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.

02 April 2026

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

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

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'.

 

26 March 2026

The 106th Archbishop of Canterbury installed at Canterbury Cathedral

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

25 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