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Installation of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury

The Installation of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, will take place at Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday 25 March 2026, the Feast of the Annunciation.

 

27 October 2025

The Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order gathers in Egypt

The Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has opened in Wadi El Natrun in Egypt. Running from 24 to 28 October 2025, the theme is: 'Where now for visible unity?'

24 October 2025

Compass Rose Society Members gather for Annual General Meeting

Members of the Compass Rose Society have been in London this week for their Annual General Meeting. Hosted by the Society’s President, the Rt Revd Daniel G.P. Gutiérrez, members also heard an address from The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion.

22 October 2025

To be reconciled to God is the most exciting thing a human being can hope for’, says First Church Estates Church Commissioner, Alan Smith

Ahead of the upcoming webinar exploring the Lambeth Call on Reconciliation, one contributor, Alan Smith, shared why reconciliation is distinctive pillar of the Christian faith, drawing from his work exploring reparations for the Church of England's historical ties to the transatlantic slave trade.

22 October 2025

Indigenous voices must be central at COP30, says the Archbishop of Brazil

The Primate of Brazil and Bishop of the Amazon, the Most Revd Marinez Bassotto, is visiting the United Kingdom, advocating for environmental justice and the importance of indigenous voices being central to this year’s COP30.

21 October 2025

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion shares a pastoral letter

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo has shared a Pastoral Letter with the provinces of the Anglican Communion in response to a statement by GAFCON.

17 October 2025

Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem issue statement about the end of the war in Gaza

The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem have shared statement on the declarations on the end of the war in Gaza.

14 October 2025

Anglican Consultative Council Standing Committee gathers in Jordan

The Anglican Consultative Council Standing Committee has gathered in Jordan for annual meeting and pilgrimage.

 

14 October 2025

Bishops pray Gaza ceasefire deal brings immediate relief and comfort

Bishops from the Church of England with a longstanding concern for the Holy Land have welcomed news of a Gaza ceasefire deal.

09 October 2025

The Anglican Communion responds to the nomination of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury

Following the announcement of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, many Provinces of the Anglican Communion shared messages of goodwill or statements about the nomination.

07 October 2025