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Archbishop of Canterbury explains why he abstained on C of E same-sex prayers vote

Archbishop Justin Welby abstained in a vote by the Church of England’s General Synod on a motion about prayers for same sex couples.

16 November 2023

Church of England General Synod holds further debate on prayers for same-sex couples

The General Synod of the Church of England has asked the House of Bishops to hold a further debate on prayers for same-sex couples

16 November 2023

Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem calls for “ceasefire for humanitarian corridors” in Gaza

Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem, delivers a video message to the Church of England’s General Synod.

14 November 2023

Global Anglican Communion given greater voice in choosing future Archbishops of Canterbury

Churches from the global Anglican Communion will be formally represented on the body which nominates future Archbishops of Canterbury.

12 July 2022

Canada’s National Indigenous archbishop resigns after sexual misconduct allegations

Mark MacDonald of the Anglican Church of Canada resigns and relinquishes exercise of ministry after allegations of sexual misconduct. 

18 May 2022

Anglican Communion consulted on greater voice in choice of future Archbishops of Canterbury

The Archbishops’ Council considers a proposal to change the make-up of the body which nominates future Archbishops of Canterbury.

02 February 2022

Archbishop Titre Ande Georges installed as Primate of L’Eglise Anglicane du Congo

Archbishop Titre Ande Georges, known commonly as Archbishop Ande, has been installed as the Primate of L’Eglise Anglicane du Congo.

24 January 2022

Housing crisis: C of E report suggests law change to recognise social benefit

Report by C of E Housing Commission proposes change to charity law so that Churches can use land for social as well as economic benefit.

01 March 2021