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Faith leaders meet in Kazakhstan to discuss climate change and Artificial Intelligence

The annual Secretariat for the Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions has convened in Astana, Kazakhstan, for inter faith dialogue on shared concerns relating to climate change, AI and the rights of children with incurable diagnoses.

09 October 2026

Anglican–Orthodox dialogue explores Christian formation and mission at meeting in Alexandria

Anglican and Orthodox theologians have met in Alexandria, Egypt, to continue their work on Christian mission, witness and formation.

07 October 2026

Chester Cathedral holds ‘God of All the World’ event, celebrating international mission and partnerships

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, was a special guest at the 'God of All the World' event celebrating international connections in the diocese of Chester. 

28 September 2026

Church eye clinic in Yemen continues to treat the most vulnerable despite growing insecurity

Known locally as ‘the Church Clinic’, the Ras Morbat Eye Clinic aims to provide affordable and accessible eye care to the people of Aden and surrounding areas despite escalating conflict in the region and interruptions to power and water supplies.

23 September 2026

Bishop of Bangor begins public ministry with symbols of Celtic Christianity

The new Bishop of Bangor in the Church in Wales will formally begin her public ministry when she is installed on Saturday 19 September.

15 September 2026

‘A friendly face in a foreign place’: the Mission to Seafarers brings hope in rough seas

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.

13 August 2026

Mothers’ Union members in Wales mark 150th anniversary at Bangor Cathedral -

Members of Mothers’ Union from across North West Wales gathered at Bangor Cathedral to celebrate the organisation’s 150th anniversary. 

11 August 2026

Churches in Ireland jointly welcome the Princess Royal to visit World War II burial sites

The Princess Royal took part in acts of remembrance at the war graves of airmen from World War Two in neighbouring churches in Irvinestown, Northern Ireland. Clergy from the Church of Ireland, the Roman Catholic Church, Presbyterian and Methodist churches led the service together.

24 July 2026

Anglican–Old Catholic Council discusses refugee support, creation care and ecumenical cooperation

The Anglican–Old Catholic International Coordinating Council has met to discuss shared work on refugee support, care for creation, safeguarding and ecumenical relations.

17 July 2026

Neurodiversity is a gift, ‘not a problem to be solved’, says the Archbishop of Canterbury

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.

16 July 2026