https://www.anglicannews.org/rss Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:39:00 GMT Latest news from the Anglican Communion News Service en (C) ACO 2026 https://www.anglicannews.org/images/logo.png https://www.anglicannews.org/rss https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/anglican%e2%80%93old-catholic-council-discusses-refugee-support,-creation-care-and-ecumenical-cooperation.aspx Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:39:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/anglican%e2%80%93old-catholic-council-discusses-refugee-support,-creation-care-and-ecumenical-cooperation.aspx The Anglican–Old Catholic International Coordinating Council has met to discuss shared work on refugee support, care for creation, safeguarding and ecumenical relations. The Anglican–Old Catholic International Coordinating Council has met to discuss shared work on refugee support, care for creation, safeguarding and ecumenical relations.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/bishop-of-liwolo-in-south-sudan-issues-%e2%80%98urgent-humanitarian-appeal%e2%80%99-for-internally-displaced-persons.aspx Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:53:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/bishop-of-liwolo-in-south-sudan-issues-%e2%80%98urgent-humanitarian-appeal%e2%80%99-for-internally-displaced-persons.aspx The Rt Revd Joseph Aba Nicanor, Bishop of the Diocese of Liwolo, has issued an urgent appeal for emergency assistance for displaced persons. The Rt Revd Joseph Aba Nicanor, Bishop of the Diocese of Liwolo, has issued an urgent appeal for emergency assistance for displaced persons.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/neurodiversity-is-a-gift,-%e2%80%98not-a-problem-to-be-solved%e2%80%99,-says-the-archbishop-of-canterbury.aspx Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:57:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/neurodiversity-is-a-gift,-%e2%80%98not-a-problem-to-be-solved%e2%80%99,-says-the-archbishop-of-canterbury.aspx Members of the Church of England Synod have approved a proposal for more training on neurodiversity and to establish a new network of neurodiversity ‘champions’ throughout its dioceses. Members of the Church of England Synod have approved a proposal for more training on neurodiversity and to establish a new network of neurodiversity ‘champions’ throughout its dioceses.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/diocese-of-cape-town-says-diversity-is-a-%e2%80%98gift-from-god%e2%80%99-and-calls-for-an-end-to-xenophobia.aspx Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:20:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/diocese-of-cape-town-says-diversity-is-a-%e2%80%98gift-from-god%e2%80%99-and-calls-for-an-end-to-xenophobia.aspx The Diocese of Cape Town in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa passed a resolution at its Synod expressing ‘deep sorrow and heartfelt apology to brothers and sisters from across the African continent who have experienced fear, rejection or hostility’ within South Africa amid a wave of violence against foreign nationals. The Diocese of Cape Town in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa passed a resolution at its Synod expressing ‘deep sorrow and heartfelt apology to brothers and sisters from across the African continent who have experienced fear, rejection or hostility’ within South Africa amid a wave of violence against foreign nationals.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/church-of-england-synod-approves-new-creation-care-resource.aspx Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:12:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/church-of-england-synod-approves-new-creation-care-resource.aspx The Church of England General Synod has approved a major new teaching document from the House of Bishops, titled Hope for All Creation: A Theological Response.  The Church of England General Synod has approved a major new teaching document from the House of Bishops, titled Hope for All Creation: A Theological Response. 

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/the-first-māori-dean-of-napiers-cathedral-of-st-john-the-evangelist-appointed-in-diocese-of-waiapu.aspx Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:23:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/the-first-māori-dean-of-napiers-cathedral-of-st-john-the-evangelist-appointed-in-diocese-of-waiapu.aspx The Venerable Ruihana Paenga has been appointed as Dean of Waiapu, where she will lead ministry at Waiapu Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist in Napier, New Zealand. The Venerable Ruihana Paenga has been appointed as Dean of Waiapu, where she will lead ministry at Waiapu Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist in Napier, New Zealand.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/strengthening-inter-faith-relationships-in-a-changing-world.aspx Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:59:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/strengthening-inter-faith-relationships-in-a-changing-world.aspx Leaders from the Anglican Inter Faith Commission addressed the members of the Anglican Consultative Council at their nineteenth meeting in Belfast (ACC-19), sharing about the work and vision of the commission. Leaders from the Anglican Inter Faith Commission addressed the members of the Anglican Consultative Council at their nineteenth meeting in Belfast (ACC-19), sharing about the work and vision of the commission.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/youth-peacemakers-speak-about-living-legacy-of-peace-at-acc-19.aspx Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:02:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/youth-peacemakers-speak-about-living-legacy-of-peace-at-acc-19.aspx Delegates to ACC-19 in Belfast reflected on and celebrated the role of young people in the ministry of peace and reconciliation. Delegates to ACC-19 in Belfast reflected on and celebrated the role of young people in the ministry of peace and reconciliation.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/anglican-communion-science-commission-explores-the-relationship-between-faith-and-science.aspx Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:23:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/anglican-communion-science-commission-explores-the-relationship-between-faith-and-science.aspx Delegates at ACC-19 heard from the Anglican Communion Science Commission (ACSC), learning more about its work in helping churches engage with science and technology. Delegates at ACC-19 heard from the Anglican Communion Science Commission (ACSC), learning more about its work in helping churches engage with science and technology.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/acc-19-hears-how-theological-education-is-growing-through-regional-partnerships.aspx Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:22:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/acc-19-hears-how-theological-education-is-growing-through-regional-partnerships.aspx Members at ACC-19 heard encouraging news about the growing work of the Commission for Theological Education in the Anglican Communion (CTEAC). Members at ACC-19 heard encouraging news about the growing work of the Commission for Theological Education in the Anglican Communion (CTEAC).

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/acc-19-concludes-with-a-closing-service-at-st-annes-cathedral-in-belfast.aspx Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:14:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/acc-19-concludes-with-a-closing-service-at-st-annes-cathedral-in-belfast.aspx Delegates of the nineteenth meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC-19) gathered in St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast, for the closing Eucharist of the week-long meeting.  Delegates of the nineteenth meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC-19) gathered in St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast, for the closing Eucharist of the week-long meeting. 

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/anglican-consultative-council-pass-resolutions-at-acc-19.aspx Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:14:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/anglican-consultative-council-pass-resolutions-at-acc-19.aspx The Anglican Consultative Council passed a series of resolutions during the final discussion session at ACC-19 which was themed ‘Called To One Hope’. The Anglican Consultative Council passed a series of resolutions during the final discussion session at ACC-19 which was themed ‘Called To One Hope’.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/the-archbishop-of-canterburys-sermon-from-the-closing-service-of-acc-19.aspx Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:47:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/the-archbishop-of-canterburys-sermon-from-the-closing-service-of-acc-19.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury's Sermon from the Closing Service of ACC-19 at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast. The Archbishop of Canterbury's Sermon from the Closing Service of ACC-19 at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/nairobi-cairo-proposals-acc-19-calls-for-%e2%80%98relationships-and-trust-to-grow%e2%80%99-across-anglican-communion.aspx Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:04:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/nairobi-cairo-proposals-acc-19-calls-for-%e2%80%98relationships-and-trust-to-grow%e2%80%99-across-anglican-communion.aspx The Anglican Consultative Council has affirmed the need for “relationships and trust to grow” and received The Nairobi-Cairo Proposals as resources for “continuing discernment”. The Anglican Consultative Council has affirmed the need for “relationships and trust to grow” and received The Nairobi-Cairo Proposals as resources for “continuing discernment”.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/acc-19-election-results-for-the-anglican-consultative-council-standing-committee-announced.aspx Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:57:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/acc-19-election-results-for-the-anglican-consultative-council-standing-committee-announced.aspx The results of the Anglican Consultative Council Standing Committee elections have been announced at ACC-19. The results of the Anglican Consultative Council Standing Committee elections have been announced at ACC-19.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/anglican-networks-continue-to-highlight-the-breadth-of-ministry-across-the-anglican-communion.aspx Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:58:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/anglican-networks-continue-to-highlight-the-breadth-of-ministry-across-the-anglican-communion.aspx Delegates to ACC-19 heard from seven Anglican Networks in the second of a two-part session exploring their ministries and future priorities across the Anglican Communion. Delegates to ACC-19 heard from seven Anglican Networks in the second of a two-part session exploring their ministries and future priorities across the Anglican Communion.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/anglicans-discuss-collaborative-approaches-to-the-refugee-crisis-at-acc-19.aspx Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:33:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/anglicans-discuss-collaborative-approaches-to-the-refugee-crisis-at-acc-19.aspx As the global migration and refugee crisis grows, Anglicans at ACC-19 discuss ways to support and advocate for change. As the global migration and refugee crisis grows, Anglicans at ACC-19 discuss ways to support and advocate for change.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/anglicans-from-around-the-world-walk-path-of-reconciliation-in-derrylondonderry.aspx Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/anglicans-from-around-the-world-walk-path-of-reconciliation-in-derrylondonderry.aspx ACC-19 Pilgrimage learns about Derry/Londonderry’s journey from conflict to peace and prays for reconciliation around the world. ACC-19 Pilgrimage learns about Derry/Londonderry’s journey from conflict to peace and prays for reconciliation around the world.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/anglican-networks-showcase-the-breadth-of-ministry-across-the-anglican-communion.aspx Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/anglican-networks-showcase-the-breadth-of-ministry-across-the-anglican-communion.aspx Delegates to ACC-19 heard from a number of Anglican Networks, learning more about the wide range of ministry taking place across the Communion. Delegates to ACC-19 heard from a number of Anglican Networks, learning more about the wide range of ministry taking place across the Communion.

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