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An Easter Message from Archbishop Ian Ernest

A special Easter message from Archbishop Ian Ernest, the Archbishop of Canterbury's Personal Representative to the Holy See.

14 April 2022

Anglican Primates’ Meeting moved from Rome to London

Anglican Primates' Meeting due to take place in March has been transferred from Rome to London due to Covid-related travel restrictions.

11 February 2022

Vestment of murdered Archbishop Thomas Becket returns to Canterbury Cathedral

Robes thought to have been worn by “troublesome priest” Thomas Becket when he was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral are set to return for 850th anniversary.

10 March 2020

Archbishop Ian Ernest installed as Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome

Archbishop of Canterbury formally commissions the new Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome during an ecumenical bi-lingual service.

15 November 2019

Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin Welby plan united visit to South Sudan

The first joint visit by a Pope and an Archbishop of Canterbury could take place in South Sudan, the Vatican and Lambeth Palace announced

14 November 2019

John Henry Newman becomes first English saint for 40 years

The canonisation of Newman, an Anglican priest before converting to the Roman Catholic Church, has been described as a cause for celebration.

17 October 2019

Papal embrace for new director of the Anglican Centre in Rome during Mauritius visit

The visit of Pope Francis to Mauritius brought fresh energy and confidence to Christians in the country, according to the Bishop of Mauritius.

13 September 2019

Appeal launched to help restore historic cathedral in Mauritius

Archbishop Ian Ernest, has helped launch an appeal to restore the Cathedral of St James – the mother church of the Diocese of Mauritius.

15 August 2019

Archbishop Ian Ernest of Mauritius appointed Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome

Former Primate of the Church of the Indian Ocean to become the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Personal Representative to the Holy See.

17 May 2019

Anglican Communion’s Standing Committee meet ahead of ACC-17 in Hong Kong

Two potential new Anglican Communion provinces in north Africa and Ceylon discussed when Standing Committee met ahead of ACC-17.

29 April 2019