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Bishop Sarah Mullally to be confirmed Archbishop of Canterbury

Bishop Sarah Mullally DBE will today become the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, at her Confirmation of Election at St Paul’s Cathedral.

27 January 2026

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion shares a message of welcome to the next Archbishop of Canterbury

A message of welcome from the Right Reverend Anthony Poggo, the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion to the next Archbishop of Canterbury - The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE.

03 October 2025

Church of England in Dialogue at the United Nations on Historical Injustices

Reparatory justice and institutional accountability has been the focus of an event as part of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent. The Archbishop of York from The Church of England has attended.

15 April 2025

Bishop Graham Usher's Call for Unity in Biodiversity and Climate Action

The Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, has reflected on the COP 16 Biodiversity Conference, and looks ahead to the COP 29 Conference.

05 November 2024

“We are deeply deeply deeply sorry.” - Archbishop Justin Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welbyapologised to the people of Jamaican for the “vile and disgusting sin of slavery.

23 July 2024

Church Commissioners of the Church of England welcome recommendations to address legacy of African chattel enslavement

Church Commissioners “warmly welcomed” recommendations for new impact investment fund to address the legacy of African enslavement.

19 March 2024

Anglican Communion Office runs Companion Links meeting for bishops

Around the world, many Anglican churches and dioceses are partnering in friendship, mission and prayer through Companion Links. 

19 February 2024

Bishop Jo Bailey Wells meets Pope Francis to discuss the role of women in the Church

The Anglican Communion’s Deputy Secretary General, Dr Jo Bailey Wells, attended a meeting with Pope Francis and at the Vatican.

08 February 2024

Anglican Mission Agency, USPG, announces new Chair of Trustees

The global Anglican mission agency USPG has appointed the Rt Revd Dr David Walker, Bishop of Manchester, as its new Chair of Trustees.

07 December 2023

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