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Anglican Communion representatives will pay respects at funeral of Pope Francis

Anglican Communion representatives will pay their respects at the funeral of Pope Francis

24 April 2025

Messages of condolences from the Anglican Communion upon the death of Pope Francis

Tributes to Pope Francis have been made by churches of the Anglican Communion worldwide, following his death. Anglican News shares extracts from some of the statements.

22 April 2025

Reflections on the ministry of the Anglican Centre in Rome: Interview with Archbishop Ian Ernest

Retiring this month, the Most Revd Ian Ernest, Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome, discusses ecumenism and reflects on highlights from his ministry.

22 January 2025

Anglican Primates enjoy historic meeting with Pope Francis

In a historic meeting, Anglican Communion Primates from around the world have attended an audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican.

02 May 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 Centre in Rome celebrates 50th anniversary of the John Moorman Library

The Anglican Centre in Rome is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of its John Moorman Library with a unique exhibition of historical items.

30 September 2023

South Sudan: Archbishop, Pope and Moderator in historic joint ecumenical peace pilgrimage

Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury and Moderator of the Church of Scotland to take part in ecumenical visit to South Sudan.

30 May 2022

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