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Francophone network looks to the future

A gathering of Francophone bishops and spouses has been an important opportunity in which to celebrate the origins and history of the Francophone Network (Réseau Francophone Anglican), and look to the future.

10 September 2025

‘There is real strength when we work together’, says the Inter Faith Commission Secretary

Canon Dr Andrew Smith is the Secretary to the Anglican Communion Inter Faith Commission. He spoke to the Anglican Communion Office about the importance of inter faith relations ahead of webinars on 17 and 18 September.  

02 September 2025

The Season of Creation 2025 invites Christians to pursue ‘Peace with Creation’

Today, church leaders from a wide range of traditions joined an online prayer service to launch the Season of Creation. 

01 September 2025

Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem speaks out about Al-Ahli attacks

Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem speaks out about Al-Ahli attacks
The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East has issued a statement about multiple attacks on Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City on 17 August. Seven people were killed and five were injured.

19 August 2025

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