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The Church in Wales elects 15th Archbishop

The Rt Revd Cherry Vann has been elected as the 15th Archbishop of Wales. She succeeds Bishop Andrew John who retired in July after three and a half years as the leader of the Church in Wales. 

30 July 2025

Lambeth Call on Inter Faith Relations to be focus of September Webinar

The Lambeth Call on Inter Faith Relations will be the focus of an Anglican Communion Office hosted webinar this September. The Call encourages Anglican leaders to foster friendships across religious traditions, work together on pressing global challenges, and support those facing religious persecution.

 

30 July 2025

The Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney celebrates the appointment of its first female Dean

The Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney is celebrating the appointment of the Revd Canon Dr Jennifer Holden as the new Dean of the Diocese.

30 July 2025

Christian leaders appeal for an end to the destruction of Churches and the indigenous Christian presence in Gaza and Occupied West Bank

Leaders spanning several Christian traditions call for groups within Israel to stop their destruction of holy sites and civilian lives in the Holy Land.  

18 July 2025

“We are battered and bruised, but not defeated”: The Archbishop of Jerusalem addresses the Church of England General Synod

The Most Revd Hosam Naoum, Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem and Primate of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East, addressed the General Synod of the Church of England

15 July 2025

Anglican Communion Science Commission meets to discuss ethics in vaccination development

In June, the Anglican Communion Science Commission met to explore ethical considerations in vaccine development processes. 

10 July 2025

Anglicans support efforts to improve human rights in Iraq

Anglican churches in Iraq have taken part in a United Nations process seeking to bring about improvements to human rights within Iraq.

07 July 2025

Pentecostal and Anglican Leaders Celebrate Unity and Shared Mission at IPAC Meeting

The fourth annual meeting of the International Pentecostal–Anglican Commission (IPAC) has taken place at St Columba’s House, England.

02 July 2025

Major refurbishment of Lambeth Palace completed

A three-years major refurbishment to improve the safety, accessibility and sustainability of Lambeth Palace has been completed.

30 June 2025

Retirement of the Archbishop of Wales

Retirement of the Archbishop of Wales

The Archbishop of Wales, the Most Revd Andrew John, has announced his retirement. Read the full statement issued by The Church in Wales.

30 June 2025