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Death of Queen Elizabeth II: Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby writes to Primates

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has written to Anglican Primates following the news that Queen Elizabeth II has died.

08 September 2022

Archbishop Linda Nicholls chosen as Americas regional primate on Standing Committee

Archbishop Linda Nicholls of Canada has been chosen as the Americas regional representative to the Primates’ Standing Committee.

06 August 2022

Nigerian, Rwandan and Ugandan bishops’ invitation to Lambeth Conference remains open

The Archbishop of Canterbury and Secretary General of the Anglican Communion respond to statement from three African Primates.

06 June 2022

Global Anglican leaders call for withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine

Leaders of Anglican Churches around the world call for “an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine.”

01 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

Primates write to Special Session of the World Health Assembly following Primates’ Meeting

Anglican Primates have written to the Special Session of the World Health Assembly urging for courageous action and vaccine equity.

26 November 2021

Anglican Communion Primates to attend online Primates’ Meeting.

Anglican Communion Primates to attend online Primates’ Meeting on 22 and 23 November, for consultation, discussion and prayer.

19 November 2021

Archbishop of Wales John Davies to retire as Primate and Bishop of Swansea and Brecon

Archbishop John Davies will retire in May after four years as leader of the Church in Wales and 13 years as Bishop of Swansea & Brecon.

18 January 2021

Global Anglican leaders call for “equitable” Covid-19 vaccine roll-out to world’s vulnerable

Anglican Communion Primates discussed the Covid-19 pandemic and called for vaccines to be made available to the world’s poorest.

12 November 2020

Anglican Communion called to repent as primates affirm commitment to walk together

A Task Group established at the request of the primates in 2016 has produced prayers of repentance for the fifth Sunday of Lent (29 March 2020).

20 January 2020