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Archbishop of Canterbury calls next Primates’ Meeting in Johannesburg in 2027

Archbishop of Canterbury calls next Primates’ Meeting in Johannesburg in 2027

The Archbishop of Canterbury has called the next Primates’ Meeting, to be held from 28 February – 5 March in Johannesburg, hosted by the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. 

21 September 2026

Momentum grows for Anglican observance of the Feast of Creation in Christ

Several Anglican churches around the world are preparing to observe the Feast of Creation in Christ this September. 

21 July 2026

Diocese of Cape Town says diversity is a ‘gift from God’ and calls for an end to xenophobia

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.

16 July 2026

Archbishop of Cape Town appointed New Chair of Christian Aid

The Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba, Archbishop of Cape Town and Primate of Southern Africa, has been announced as the new Chair of Christian Aid, a UK development and humanitarian agency, which works to eradicate extreme poverty and injustice all over the world.

17 February 2026

Diocesan Companion links strengthened through bishops' meeting in Kenya

Bishops from Anglican Dioceses around the world with links to the Diocese of Blackburn in Lancashire (Church of England) are meeting in Kenya from January 28 to February 3 for a gathering supported by Christian Aid.

 

29 January 2026

Christians must find the middle ground on science and faith, says Bishop Luke Pretorius

The Rt Revd Luke Pretorius, Bishop of Saint Mark the Evangelist in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, shares his enthusiastic interest in science and how it connects with his faith.

14 November 2025

World Council of Churches Launches Ecumenical Decade of Climate Justice Action

The World Council of Churches has launched an Ecumenical Decade of Climate Justice Action, following a session at the WCC central committee meeting.

 

27 June 2025

The Secretary General visits the Anglican Church of Southern Africa

The Secretary-General, Bishop Anthony Poggo, has visited the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, as a guest to their Synod meetings.

30 September 2024

Bishops discuss ways for faith and science communities to collaborate

Over 40 bishops from around the world have met to discuss how faith and science communities can work together in tackling climate crisis. 

03 September 2024

An Easter 2024 Sermon from the Most Revd Thabo Makgoba

An Easter sermon from the Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba, Archbishop of Capetown and Primate of Southern Africa.

02 April 2024