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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

Archbishop of Canterbury addresses concern over global Anglican structures

Archbishop of Canterbury says the Church must find ways of demonstrating unity without one powerful group imposing its values.

12 February 2023

Archbishop of Canterbury visits Ashanti King and bestows Cross of Saint Augustine award

Archbishop Justin Welby bestows the Cross of Saint Augustine award on His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Ashanti King.

11 February 2023

The Five Marks of Mission: Today and Tomorrow - ACC prepares for 18th plenary

Details of the 18th plenary meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council, taking place in Accra, Ghana, from 12 to 19 February, announced.

02 February 2023

Bishop of Asante Mampong, Dr Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith, to become Archbishop of Ghana

The Church of the Province of West Africa has announced that Bishop Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith will succeed Archbishop Daniel Sarfo.

19 January 2021