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Anglican Bishops Urge Peace and Unity Ahead of Ghana's Elections

In anticipation of Ghana's upcoming political elections Anglican Bishops have called on the nation to embrace peace, unity, and love.

02 September 2024

Primates from across the Anglican Communion share their Easter Messages for 2024

Primates from across the Anglican Communion share their Easter messages and sermons of love, hope, peace and reconciliation for 2024.

02 April 2024

Victory Against All Odds - An Easter Message from Archbishop Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith

The Most Revd Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith, Primate of the Church of the Province of West Africa, presents his Easter message for 2024.

02 April 2024

Half centenary leads to great thanksgiving in West Africa’s Diocese of Kumasi in Ghana

The Diocese of Kumasi celebrated its 50th anniversary with a Great Thanksgiving service at Saint Cyprian Cathedral in Kumasi, Ghana

13 November 2023

Palestinian Archbishop elected unopposed as Vice Chair of global Anglican Consultative Council

The Anglican Episcopal Archbishop in Jerusalem, the Most Revd Hosam Naoum, elected as Vice Chair of the Anglican Consultative Council.

17 February 2023

Archbishop of Canterbury appointed honorary Chief of Oguaa People and named “Nana Kofi”

Archbishop Justin Welby appointed an honorary Chief during visit to traditional ruler or Omanhene of the Oguaa, Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II.

16 February 2023

ACC-18 visits former British slave castle in Ghana with the Archbishop of Canterbury

Members of the Anglican Consultative Council visited a 17th-century slave castle on Ghana’s Cape Coast and prayed fror reconciliation.

15 February 2023

Bible study plays central part of ACC-18 agenda as members reflect on Marks of Mission

The five Marks of Mission provide inspiration for Bible studies at the 18th plenary meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council in Accra.

14 February 2023

Anglican Communion Secretary General gives positive first report to Consultative Council

Bishop Anthony Poggo details key matters related to the internal workings of the Anglican Communion Office and wider Anglican Communion. 

13 February 2023

Archbishop of Canterbury beats African drums to official open the ACC-18 meeting in Accra

Those attending the opening Eucharist of the 18th Anglican Consultative Council were welcomed with music of West African drums.

13 February 2023