Anglican Communion News Service

28 July 2026

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Momentum grows for Anglican observance of the Feast of Creation in Christ

Several Anglican churches around the world are preparing to observe the Feast of Creation in Christ this September.

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Churches in Ireland jointly welcome the Princess Royal to visit World War II burial sites

Princess Royal of the English royal family meets Archdeacon Paul Thompson with community leaders

The Princess Royal took part in acts of remembrance at the war graves of airmen from World War Two in neighbouring churches in Irvinestown, Northern Ireland. Clergy from the Church of Ireland, the Roman Catholic Church, Presbyterian and Methodist churches led the service together.

ACC-19

Anglican Consultative Council pass resolutions at ACC-19

The Anglican Consultative Council passed a series of resolutions during the final discussion session at ACC-19 which was themed ‘Called To One Hope’.

Nairobi-Cairo Proposals

Nairobi-Cairo Proposals: ACC-19 calls for ‘relationships and trust to grow’ across Anglican Communion

Vice-Chair of the Anglican Consultative Council and Primate of the Episcopal Church of Jerusalem and the Middle East, the Most Revd Hosam Naoum speaks during the session

The Anglican Consultative Council has affirmed the need for “relationships and trust to grow” and received The Nairobi-Cairo Proposals as resources for “continuing discernment”.

ACC-19

The Nairobi-Cairo Proposals: A Compilation of Responses

Members of IASCUFO during their Cairo meeting in December 2023.

At this year's ACC-19, representatives of IASCUFO reported back to ACC Members on their work on The Nairobi-Cairo Proposals. Read a compilation of various responses and opinion pieces that have been shared in recent months.

Africa

Archbishop of Canterbury welcomed to Ghana with all female-led church service in Accra

The Archbishop of Canterbury began her 10-day visit to the Church of the Province of West Africa, preaching at a service in Accra led entirely by female clergy.

The Archbishop of Canterbury to visit Ghana and Cameroon in the Church of the Province of West Africa

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, will begin a 10-day visit to the Church of the Province of West Africa on Sunday, July 26.

The Diocese of Garissa supports clean water project for Farjano Primary School learners

The Anglican Diocese of Garissa has engaged in a transformative water provision project for a local school in partnership with other local organisations.

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Asia

Bishop Elijah Jang-Whan Kim installed as Primate of the Anglican Church of Korea

The Anglican Church of Korea successfully concluded its 35th National Synod, at which a new Primate and Presiding Bishop was elected and installed: the Most Revd Elijah Jang-Whan Kim, Bishop of Seoul.

The Church of South India shares a plea against war and violence

'Let us stand together and proclaim: Peace is God’s will. War is not.' The Church of South India (United) has shared a call for peace in light of ongoing conflict and political tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.

Secretary General joins Clergy Lenten Retreat and Conference during visit to the Church of Pakistan

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, has visited the Church of Pakistan (United) for a Clergy Lenten Retreat and Conference in Raiwind, Lahore.

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Americas

Pentecostal–Anglican Commission advances work on ‘Transforming Holiness’

The International Pentecostal–Anglican Commission (IPAC) has held met to continue work on exploring the theme of ‘Transforming Holiness’.

Bishop of Amazonia and Primate of Brazil appointed as Chair of the Anglican Communion Environmental Network

The Most Revd Marinez Rosa dos Santos Bassotto has been announced as the Chair of the Anglican Communion Environmental Network.

The Archbishop of York visits the Dioceses of Rhode Island and Pennsylvania

The Most Revd and Rt Hon Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York and Primate of England, has visited the Episcopal Dioceses of Rhode Island and Pennsylvania in The Episcopal Church (TEC).

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Europe & Middle East

Churches in Ireland jointly welcome the Princess Royal to visit World War II burial sites

Anglican–Old Catholic Council discusses refugee support, creation care and ecumenical cooperation

The Anglican–Old Catholic International Coordinating Council has met to discuss shared work on refugee support, care for creation, safeguarding and ecumenical relations.

Neurodiversity is a gift, ‘not a problem to be solved’, says the Archbishop of Canterbury

Members of the Church of England Synod have approved a proposal for more training on neurodiversity and to establish a new network of neurodiversity ‘champions’ throughout its dioceses.

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Oceania

The first Māori Dean of Napier's Cathedral of St John the Evangelist appointed in Diocese of Waiapu

The Venerable Ruihana Paenga has been appointed as Dean of Waiapu, where she will lead ministry at Waiapu Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist in Napier, New Zealand.

A reflection on the emerging world order from Indigenous Pastor Ray Minniecon

Indigenous Pastor Raymond Minniecon from the Diocese of Sydney in the Anglican Church of Australia reflects on what the recent shifts in global and national political priorities could mean for Indigenous peoples and First Nations lands.

The Diocese of Te Waipounamu elects the first female bishop, Susan Wallace

The Venerable Susan Wallace has been elected Bishop of Te Hui Amorangi ki te Waipounamu, the Māori Anglican Church in the South Island of Aotearoa, New Zealand. She will be the first woman to have been appointed to the role.

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Other News

Indigenous Anglicans' Support for Navajoland's Journey of Self Determination

Indigenous Anglicans from four provinces of the Anglican Communion have issued a joint statement of support for the Episcopal Church in Navajoland, after the second postponement of the election of its first Bishop Diocesan.

Strengthening inter faith relationships in a changing world

Leaders from the Anglican Inter Faith Commission addressed the members of the Anglican Consultative Council at their nineteenth meeting in Belfast (ACC-19), sharing about the work and vision of the commission.

Youth peacemakers speak about living legacy of peace at ACC-19

Delegates to ACC-19 in Belfast reflected on and celebrated the role of young people in the ministry of peace and reconciliation.

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