Anglican Communion News Service Feed - ACNS (en-gb) https://www.anglicannews.org Fri, 01 May 2026 13:39:00 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 Diocese of Kajo-Keji shares hope about cross-border refugee ministry https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/05/diocese-of-kajo-keji-shares-hope-about-cross-border-refugee-ministry.aspx Fri, 01 May 2026 13:39:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/05/diocese-of-kajo-keji-shares-hope-about-cross-border-refugee-ministry.aspx The Episcopal Diocese of Kajo-Keji is at the centre of a growing network of cross-border peacebuilding, refugee ministry and community development spanning South Sudan and Uganda — drawing the attention of international partners and academics alike. The Episcopal Diocese of Kajo-Keji is at the centre of a growing network of cross-border peacebuilding, refugee ministry and community development spanning South Sudan and Uganda — drawing the attention of international partners and academics alike.

]]> The Diocese of Te Waipounamu elects the first female bishop, Susan Wallace https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/05/the-diocese-of-te-waipounamu-elects-the-first-female-bishop,-susan-wallace.aspx Fri, 01 May 2026 10:41:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/05/the-diocese-of-te-waipounamu-elects-the-first-female-bishop,-susan-wallace.aspx The Venerable Susan Wallace has been elected Bishop of Te Hui Amorangi ki te Waipounamu, the Māori Anglican Church in the South Island of Aotearoa, New Zealand. She will be the first woman to have been appointed to the role. The Venerable Susan Wallace has been elected Bishop of Te Hui Amorangi ki te Waipounamu, the Māori Anglican Church in the South Island of Aotearoa, New Zealand. She will be the first woman to have been appointed to the role.

]]> The Church in Wales hosts the Celtic Bishops Conference 2026 https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-church-in-wales-hosts-the-celtic-bishops-conference-2026.aspx Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:33:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-church-in-wales-hosts-the-celtic-bishops-conference-2026.aspx Bishops and primates from the Church in Wales, the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Church of Ireland gathered in St Davids, Wales, for the biennial Celtic Bishops Conference.  Bishops and primates from the Church in Wales, the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Church of Ireland gathered in St Davids, Wales, for the biennial Celtic Bishops Conference. 

]]> Called to One Hope: Looking Ahead to Belfast https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/called-to-one-hope-looking-ahead-to-belfast.aspx Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:38:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/called-to-one-hope-looking-ahead-to-belfast.aspx ACC-19 is the next in-person meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council, meeting in Belfast this June-July. Canon Maggie Swinson - Chair of the ACC - shares her hopes for this important international event. ACC-19 is the next in-person meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council, meeting in Belfast this June-July. Canon Maggie Swinson - Chair of the ACC - shares her hopes for this important international event.

]]> Anglicans join the first conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels in Santa Marta https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/anglicans-join-the-first-conference-on-transitioning-away-from-fossil-fuels-in-santa-marta.aspx Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:23:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/anglicans-join-the-first-conference-on-transitioning-away-from-fossil-fuels-in-santa-marta.aspx Anglicans have joined with other faith groups and nations at the first-ever conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels in Santa Marta (April 24-29).  Anglicans have joined with other faith groups and nations at the first-ever conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels in Santa Marta (April 24-29). 

]]> The Most Revd Philip Wright is installed as Primate of the Church in the Province of the West Indies https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-most-revd-philip-wright-is-installed-as-primate-of-the-church-in-the-province-of-the-west-indies.aspx Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:48:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-most-revd-philip-wright-is-installed-as-primate-of-the-church-in-the-province-of-the-west-indies.aspx The Archbishop of the Church in the Province of the West Indies, the Most Revd Philip Wright, has been installed in a celebratory service in Belize. The Archbishop of the Church in the Province of the West Indies, the Most Revd Philip Wright, has been installed in a celebratory service in Belize.

]]> Archbishop of Canterbury commissions new Anglican representative to the Holy See https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/archbishop-of-canterbury-commissions-new-anglican-representative-to-the-holy-see.aspx Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:41:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/archbishop-of-canterbury-commissions-new-anglican-representative-to-the-holy-see.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, has commissioned the Anglican Centre in Rome’s Director, the Rt Revd Anthony Ball, as her Representative to the Holy See.    The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, has commissioned the Anglican Centre in Rome’s Director, the Rt Revd Anthony Ball, as her Representative to the Holy See. 

 

]]> The Rt Revd Ramón Ovalle is elected as new Primate of Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-rt-revd-ramón-ovalle-is-elected-as-new-primate-of-iglesia-anglicana-de-la-region-central-de-america.aspx Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:47:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-rt-revd-ramón-ovalle-is-elected-as-new-primate-of-iglesia-anglicana-de-la-region-central-de-america.aspx The Rt Revd Ramón Ovalle has been elected as the new Primate  of the Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America (IARCA). The Rt Revd Ramón Ovalle has been elected as the new Primate  of the Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America (IARCA).

]]> The Archbishop of Canterbury meets and prays with Pope Leo XIV during four day pilgrimage to Rome https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-archbishop-of-canterbury-meets-and-prays-with-pope-leo-xiv-during-four-day-pilgrimage-to-rome.aspx Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:38:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-archbishop-of-canterbury-meets-and-prays-with-pope-leo-xiv-during-four-day-pilgrimage-to-rome.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury met and prayed with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on the morning of Monday April 27, during her pilgrimage to Rome. The Archbishop of Canterbury met and prayed with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on the morning of Monday April 27, during her pilgrimage to Rome.

]]> 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.

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