https://anglicannews.org Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:07:00 GMT Latest news from the Anglican Communion News Service en (C) ACO 2026 https://anglicannews.org/images/logo.png https://anglicannews.org https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/archbishop-renta-nishihara-shares-a-message-on-assuming-the-office-as-the-21st-primate-of-nippon-sei-ko-kai.aspx Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:07:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/archbishop-renta-nishihara-shares-a-message-on-assuming-the-office-as-the-21st-primate-of-nippon-sei-ko-kai.aspx The Most Revd Dr Renta Nishihara has written to the churches of the Nippon Sei Ko Kai (NSKK), the Anglican Church in Japan, setting out his priorities for ministry following his installation as the province’s 21st Primate. The Most Revd Dr Renta Nishihara has written to the churches of the Nippon Sei Ko Kai (NSKK), the Anglican Church in Japan, setting out his priorities for ministry following his installation as the province’s 21st Primate.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/archbishop-of-canterbury-hosts-south-sudan-delegation-and-ecumenical-leaders-at-lambeth-palace.aspx Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:28:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/archbishop-of-canterbury-hosts-south-sudan-delegation-and-ecumenical-leaders-at-lambeth-palace.aspx The Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has hosted a private meeting of ecumenical leaders. The Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has hosted a private meeting of ecumenical leaders.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/pope-leo-xiv-accepts-honorary-title-at-st-george%e2%80%99s-chapel,-windsor.aspx Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:14:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/pope-leo-xiv-accepts-honorary-title-at-st-george%e2%80%99s-chapel,-windsor.aspx With the gracious approval of His Majesty The King, The Dean and Canons of Windsor have announced that His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has become Papal Confrater of the College of St George at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. With the gracious approval of His Majesty The King, The Dean and Canons of Windsor have announced that His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has become Papal Confrater of the College of St George at St George’s Chapel, Windsor.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/serving-a-global-family-%e2%80%93-the-compass-rose-society-meets-for-the-2026-annual-general-meeting.aspx Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:17:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/serving-a-global-family-%e2%80%93-the-compass-rose-society-meets-for-the-2026-annual-general-meeting.aspx Members of the Compass Rose Society (CRS) met in London this week for their Annual General Meeting. Members of the Compass Rose Society (CRS) met in London this week for their Annual General Meeting.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/anglican-roman-catholic-international-commission-conclude-second-phase-of-work-on-arcic-iii.aspx Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:33:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/anglican-roman-catholic-international-commission-conclude-second-phase-of-work-on-arcic-iii.aspx The Anglican–Roman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC) held a plenary meeting, online, on 5 October. The meeting marked the conclusion of the second phase of the work of ARCIC III, which began in 2019.  The Anglican–Roman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC) held a plenary meeting, online, on 5 October. The meeting marked the conclusion of the second phase of the work of ARCIC III, which began in 2019. 

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/anglicans-will-advocate-to-protect-oceans-as-%e2%80%98lungs-of-the-earth%e2%80%99-at-the-united-nations-biodiversity-cop17.aspx Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:58:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/anglicans-will-advocate-to-protect-oceans-as-%e2%80%98lungs-of-the-earth%e2%80%99-at-the-united-nations-biodiversity-cop17.aspx An Anglican delegation will attend the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD) COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia. They will call for justice for oceans, just finance for those most at risk and a cleaner agricultural system, acknowledging Indigenous wisdom. An Anglican delegation will attend the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD) COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia. They will call for justice for oceans, just finance for those most at risk and a cleaner agricultural system, acknowledging Indigenous wisdom.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/bishops-of-the-council-of-churches-in-east-asia-meet-in-seoul.aspx Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:20:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/bishops-of-the-council-of-churches-in-east-asia-meet-in-seoul.aspx The Diocese of Seoul in the Anglican Church of Korea has hosted the bishops’ meeting of the Council of Churches in East Asia (CCEA), gathering church leaders from regional Anglican provinces. The Diocese of Seoul in the Anglican Church of Korea has hosted the bishops’ meeting of the Council of Churches in East Asia (CCEA), gathering church leaders from regional Anglican provinces.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/young-anglicans-in-malawi-help-secure-a-nationwide-ban-on-thin-plastics.aspx Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:59:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/young-anglicans-in-malawi-help-secure-a-nationwide-ban-on-thin-plastics.aspx Young Anglicans in Malawi have been calling for a nationwide ban on thin plastics despite fierce resistance from manufacturers. Young Anglicans in Malawi have been calling for a nationwide ban on thin plastics despite fierce resistance from manufacturers.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/iglesia-anglicana-de-la-región-central-de-américa-calls-for-prayer-following-panama-earthquakes.aspx Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:47:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/iglesia-anglicana-de-la-región-central-de-américa-calls-for-prayer-following-panama-earthquakes.aspx Leaders in the Iglesia Anglicana de la Región Central de América (IARCA) have called for prayer for the Diocese of Panama after earthquakes struck the region on 9 and 12 October.  Leaders in the Iglesia Anglicana de la Región Central de América (IARCA) have called for prayer for the Diocese of Panama after earthquakes struck the region on 9 and 12 October. 

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/episcopal-church-of-south-sudan-prioritises-waste-management-in-environmental-campaign.aspx Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:26:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/episcopal-church-of-south-sudan-prioritises-waste-management-in-environmental-campaign.aspx All over the Anglican Communion, churches, communities and individuals are advocating to restore and protect the lungs of the Earth. All over the Anglican Communion, churches, communities and individuals are advocating to restore and protect the lungs of the Earth.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/episcopal-church-of-south-sudan-celebrates-its-golden-jubilee.aspx Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:52:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/episcopal-church-of-south-sudan-celebrates-its-golden-jubilee.aspx The Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) has celebrated 50 years as a province of the Anglican Communion at a service in Juba. The Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) has celebrated 50 years as a province of the Anglican Communion at a service in Juba.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/archbishop-of-york-to-visit-australia-and-hong-kong.aspx Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/archbishop-of-york-to-visit-australia-and-hong-kong.aspx The Archbishop of York, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Stephen Cottrell, will visit Australia and Hong Kong from 16 October to 2 November. The Archbishop of York, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Stephen Cottrell, will visit Australia and Hong Kong from 16 October to 2 November.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/faith-leaders-meet-in-kazakhstan-to-discuss-climate-change-and-artificial-intelligence.aspx Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/faith-leaders-meet-in-kazakhstan-to-discuss-climate-change-and-artificial-intelligence.aspx The annual Secretariat for the Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions has convened in Astana, Kazakhstan, for inter faith dialogue on shared concerns relating to climate change, AI and the rights of children with incurable diagnoses. The annual Secretariat for the Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions has convened in Astana, Kazakhstan, for inter faith dialogue on shared concerns relating to climate change, AI and the rights of children with incurable diagnoses.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/st-mary-the-virgin-anglican-church-in-bermuda-celebrates-400-years-of-faith-and-service.aspx Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:06:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/st-mary-the-virgin-anglican-church-in-bermuda-celebrates-400-years-of-faith-and-service.aspx A service of rededication has taken place, marking 400 year anniversary of St Mary-the-Virgin Anglican Church in Bermuda. The service included a message of congratulations from King Charles III.  A service of rededication has taken place, marking 400 year anniversary of St Mary-the-Virgin Anglican Church in Bermuda. The service included a message of congratulations from King Charles III. 

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/anglican%e2%80%93orthodox-dialogue-explores-christian-formation-and-mission-at-meeting-in-alexandria.aspx Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:35:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/anglican%e2%80%93orthodox-dialogue-explores-christian-formation-and-mission-at-meeting-in-alexandria.aspx Anglican and Orthodox theologians have met in Alexandria, Egypt, to continue their work on Christian mission, witness and formation. Anglican and Orthodox theologians have met in Alexandria, Egypt, to continue their work on Christian mission, witness and formation.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/anglican-communion-schools%e2%80%99-network-shares-communiqué-following-first-in-person-meeting.aspx Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:34:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/anglican-communion-schools%e2%80%99-network-shares-communiqué-following-first-in-person-meeting.aspx The Anglican Communion Schools' Network (ACSN) held its inaugural symposium from 30 September to 2 October in London. Following the meeting, the network released a communiqué The Anglican Communion Schools' Network (ACSN) held its inaugural symposium from 30 September to 2 October in London. Following the meeting, the network released a communiqué

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/mothers%e2%80%99-union-celebrate-one-worldwide-family-in-christ-on-150th-anniversary.aspx Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:33:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/mothers%e2%80%99-union-celebrate-one-worldwide-family-in-christ-on-150th-anniversary.aspx A four-day event celebrating 150 years of Mothers' Union concluded on October 3 in Durban, South Africa.  A four-day event celebrating 150 years of Mothers' Union concluded on October 3 in Durban, South Africa. 

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/season-of-creation-2026-closes-with-ecumenical-prayer-meeting.aspx Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:15:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/season-of-creation-2026-closes-with-ecumenical-prayer-meeting.aspx The Season of Creation for 2026 has concluded with an online ecumenical prayer meeting on October 4, attended by Christians from across the world in celebration and reflection to inspire care for creation The Season of Creation for 2026 has concluded with an online ecumenical prayer meeting on October 4, attended by Christians from across the world in celebration and reflection to inspire care for creation

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/restoring-and-protecting-oceans-will-be-the-focus-of-the-lungs-of-the-earth-campaign-in-2026.aspx Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:50:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/restoring-and-protecting-oceans-will-be-the-focus-of-the-lungs-of-the-earth-campaign-in-2026.aspx Anglican churches are being called to restore and protect oceans, as this year’s priority in the 2026 ‘Lungs of the Earth’ campaign. Anglican churches are being called to restore and protect oceans, as this year’s priority in the 2026 ‘Lungs of the Earth’ campaign.

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