https://www.anglicannews.org/rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:12:00 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/2026/09/ebola-fatigue-the-anglican-church-in-drc-launches-new-phase-of-response-to-the-ongoing-ebola-outbreak.aspx Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:12:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/ebola-fatigue-the-anglican-church-in-drc-launches-new-phase-of-response-to-the-ongoing-ebola-outbreak.aspx The Province of the Anglican Church of the Congo has been increasing its efforts to respond to the spread of Ebola across the country. The Province of the Anglican Church of the Congo has been increasing its efforts to respond to the spread of Ebola across the country.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/the-anglican-indigenous-network-meets-in-adelaide,-australia.aspx Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:04:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/the-anglican-indigenous-network-meets-in-adelaide,-australia.aspx The Anglican Indigenous Network (AIN) has met in person for the first time since 2019 in Adelaide and has elected a new Chair of the network. The Anglican Indigenous Network (AIN) has met in person for the first time since 2019 in Adelaide and has elected a new Chair of the network.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/the-secretary-general-of-the-anglican-communion-makes-solidarity-visit-to-displaced-communities-in-south-sudan.aspx Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:34:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/the-secretary-general-of-the-anglican-communion-makes-solidarity-visit-to-displaced-communities-in-south-sudan.aspx The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion has visited the Episcopal Church of South Sudan to learn more about how the church is supporting internally displaced people.  The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion has visited the Episcopal Church of South Sudan to learn more about how the church is supporting internally displaced people. 

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/zambia-general-election-tensions-council-of-anglican-provinces-of-africa-calls-for-prayer-and-peace.aspx Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:22:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/zambia-general-election-tensions-council-of-anglican-provinces-of-africa-calls-for-prayer-and-peace.aspx Following tensions surrounding the recent General Elections in Zambia, CAPA has issued a call for prayer for peace. The statement expresses concern for the democratic process and the detention of political opponents. Following tensions surrounding the recent General Elections in Zambia, CAPA has issued a call for prayer for peace. The statement expresses concern for the democratic process and the detention of political opponents.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/season-of-creation-focuses-on-theme-of-%e2%80%98living-water%e2%80%99,-as-floods-and-droughts-batter-communities-around-the-world.aspx Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:43:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/season-of-creation-focuses-on-theme-of-%e2%80%98living-water%e2%80%99,-as-floods-and-droughts-batter-communities-around-the-world.aspx Churches have begun observing this year’s Season of Creation. At a time when communities around the world battle the extremes of floods and drought, this year’s theme of ‘Living Water’ is an important call to care for God’s creation and our common home.  Churches have begun observing this year’s Season of Creation. At a time when communities around the world battle the extremes of floods and drought, this year’s theme of ‘Living Water’ is an important call to care for God’s creation and our common home. 

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/iglesia-anglicana-de-la-región-central-de-américa-installs-new-primate-archbishop-ramón-ovalle.aspx Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:37:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/iglesia-anglicana-de-la-región-central-de-américa-installs-new-primate-archbishop-ramón-ovalle.aspx The Most Revd Ramón Ovalle Leiva has been installed as the new Primate of Iglesia Anglicana de la Región Central de América (the Anglican Church of Central America), also known as IARCA.   The Most Revd Ramón Ovalle Leiva has been installed as the new Primate of Iglesia Anglicana de la Región Central de América (the Anglican Church of Central America), also known as IARCA.  

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/bishops-and-spouses-in-tanzania-conclude-retreat-as-first-bishop-of-kahama-is-consecrated.aspx Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:05:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/bishops-and-spouses-in-tanzania-conclude-retreat-as-first-bishop-of-kahama-is-consecrated.aspx A five-day retreat for bishops and spouses of the Anglican Church of Tanzania concludes with the enthronement of the first Bishop of Kahama. A five-day retreat for bishops and spouses of the Anglican Church of Tanzania concludes with the enthronement of the first Bishop of Kahama.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/%e2%80%98putting-out-into-the-deep%e2%80%99-bishops-in-tanzania-gather-for-five-day-retreat.aspx Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:20:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/%e2%80%98putting-out-into-the-deep%e2%80%99-bishops-in-tanzania-gather-for-five-day-retreat.aspx The bishops of the Anglican Church of Tanzania (ACT) and their spouses are gathering in the Diocese of Biharamulo from 24-28 August for a five-day retreat on the theme: ‘Putting out into the deep’. The bishops of the Anglican Church of Tanzania (ACT) and their spouses are gathering in the Diocese of Biharamulo from 24-28 August for a five-day retreat on the theme: ‘Putting out into the deep’.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/new-primate-of-burundi-is-installed-at-service-in-bujumbura-attended-by-the-archbishop-of-canterbury.aspx Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:50:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/new-primate-of-burundi-is-installed-at-service-in-bujumbura-attended-by-the-archbishop-of-canterbury.aspx The Most Revd Eraste Bigirimana has been installed as the new Primate of the Anglican Church of Burundi at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Bujumbura. The Most Revd Eraste Bigirimana has been installed as the new Primate of the Anglican Church of Burundi at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Bujumbura.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/the-revd-domnic-misolo-to-join-gender-working-group-of-un-multi-faith-advisory-council.aspx Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:07:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/the-revd-domnic-misolo-to-join-gender-working-group-of-un-multi-faith-advisory-council.aspx The Revd Domnic Misolo from the Anglican Church of Kenya is set to join the Gender Working Group of the Multi-Faith Advisory Council. The Revd Domnic Misolo from the Anglican Church of Kenya is set to join the Gender Working Group of the Multi-Faith Advisory Council.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/%e2%80%98a-friendly-face-in-a-foreign-place%e2%80%99-the-mission-to-seafarers-brings-hope-in-rough-seas.aspx Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:39:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/%e2%80%98a-friendly-face-in-a-foreign-place%e2%80%99-the-mission-to-seafarers-brings-hope-in-rough-seas.aspx The Revd John Attenborough, the Regional Director for Mission to Seafarers in the Middle East and South Asia (MESA), reflects upon his 30 years of experience. The Revd John Attenborough, the Regional Director for Mission to Seafarers in the Middle East and South Asia (MESA), reflects upon his 30 years of experience.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/são-paulo-primates-from-across-the-americas-gather-and-the-anglican-alliance-pilots-a-place-at-the-table.aspx Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:02:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/são-paulo-primates-from-across-the-americas-gather-and-the-anglican-alliance-pilots-a-place-at-the-table.aspx Primates from across the Americas and the Caribbean have met in São Paulo in Brazil, ahead of a wider gathering coordinated by the Anglican Alliance to pilot A Place At the Table. Primates from across the Americas and the Caribbean have met in São Paulo in Brazil, ahead of a wider gathering coordinated by the Anglican Alliance to pilot A Place At the Table.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/mothers%e2%80%99-union-members-in-wales-mark-150th-anniversary-at-bangor-cathedral-.aspx Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:36:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/mothers%e2%80%99-union-members-in-wales-mark-150th-anniversary-at-bangor-cathedral-.aspx Members of Mothers’ Union from across North West Wales gathered at Bangor Cathedral to celebrate the organisation’s 150th anniversary.  Members of Mothers’ Union from across North West Wales gathered at Bangor Cathedral to celebrate the organisation’s 150th anniversary. 

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/anglican-churches-share-liturgical-resources-to-celebrate-the-season-of-creation.aspx Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:01:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/anglican-churches-share-liturgical-resources-to-celebrate-the-season-of-creation.aspx From 1 September to 4 October, many Anglican churches will be involved in the ecumenical Season of Creation (also called Creationtide). This year's theme is Living Water and churches have been developing liturgical resources.   From 1 September to 4 October, many Anglican churches will be involved in the ecumenical Season of Creation (also called Creationtide). This year's theme is Living Water and churches have been developing liturgical resources.

 

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/archbishop-of-canterbury-calls-for-peace-in-cameroon-on-final-day-of-visit.aspx Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:46:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/archbishop-of-canterbury-calls-for-peace-in-cameroon-on-final-day-of-visit.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for peace in Cameroon on the final day of her historic visit to the country.   The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for peace in Cameroon on the final day of her historic visit to the country.

 

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/god-sees-your-struggles,-archbishop-of-canterbury-speaks-to-anglicans-in-cameroon.aspx Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:12:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/08/god-sees-your-struggles,-archbishop-of-canterbury-speaks-to-anglicans-in-cameroon.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged Anglicans in Cameroon to stand firm in their faith, saying that 'God sees your struggles and is with you'.  The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged Anglicans in Cameroon to stand firm in their faith, saying that 'God sees your struggles and is with you'. 

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/archbishop-of-canterbury-visits-former-british-slave-castle-in-ghana.aspx Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:19:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/archbishop-of-canterbury-visits-former-british-slave-castle-in-ghana.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury has made a visit to a former British slave castle in Ghana and prayed at the shore where slave ships departed for the Americas. The Archbishop of Canterbury has made a visit to a former British slave castle in Ghana and prayed at the shore where slave ships departed for the Americas.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/archbishop-of-canterbury-encourages-young-women-in-ghana-%e2%80%98you-are-loved-by-god-follow-his-calling%e2%80%99.aspx Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/archbishop-of-canterbury-encourages-young-women-in-ghana-%e2%80%98you-are-loved-by-god-follow-his-calling%e2%80%99.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury has met with students and staff at St Monica's Nursing and Midwifery Training College in Kumasi and encouraged their vocation. The Archbishop of Canterbury has met with students and staff at St Monica's Nursing and Midwifery Training College in Kumasi and encouraged their vocation.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/communion-forest-marks-fourth-birthday-as-global-anglican-creation-care-movement-grows.aspx Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:42:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2026/07/communion-forest-marks-fourth-birthday-as-global-anglican-creation-care-movement-grows.aspx Four years on from a single tree planted at the Lambeth Conference, the Communion Forest now stretches from mangroves and meadows to prayer gardens and prairies – and a new A to Z gathers its stories from Australia to Zimbabwe. Four years on from a single tree planted at the Lambeth Conference, the Communion Forest now stretches from mangroves and meadows to prayer gardens and prairies – and a new A to Z gathers its stories from Australia to Zimbabwe.

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