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Archbishop of Canterbury joins International Meeting for Peace in Assisi

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Dame Sarah Mullally, joined Christian and other faith leaders at the closing day of the 40th International Meeting for Peace in Assisi, the city of St Francis, on Tuesday 27 October.

 

02 November 2026

The Church in Wales launches consultation on church accessibility

The Church in Wales has launched a national consultation asking those with lived experience of disability to help shape a more accessible church.

30 October 2026

Archbishop of Canterbury hosts South Sudan delegation and ecumenical leaders at Lambeth Palace

The Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has hosted a private meeting of ecumenical leaders.

23 October 2026

Pope Leo XIV accepts honorary title 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.

23 October 2026

Faith leaders meet in Kazakhstan to discuss climate change and Artificial Intelligence

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.

09 October 2026

Anglican–Orthodox dialogue explores Christian formation and mission at meeting in Alexandria

Anglican and Orthodox theologians have met in Alexandria, Egypt, to continue their work on Christian mission, witness and formation.

07 October 2026

Chester Cathedral holds ‘God of All the World’ event, celebrating international mission and partnerships

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, was a special guest at the 'God of All the World' event celebrating international connections in the diocese of Chester. 

28 September 2026

Church eye clinic in Yemen continues to treat the most vulnerable despite growing insecurity

Known locally as ‘the Church Clinic’, the Ras Morbat Eye Clinic aims to provide affordable and accessible eye care to the people of Aden and surrounding areas despite escalating conflict in the region and interruptions to power and water supplies.

23 September 2026

Bishop of Bangor begins public ministry with symbols of Celtic Christianity

The new Bishop of Bangor in the Church in Wales will formally begin her public ministry when she is installed on Saturday 19 September.

15 September 2026

‘A friendly face in a foreign place’: the Mission to Seafarers brings hope in rough seas

The Revd John Attenborough, the Regional Director for Mission to Seafarers in the Middle East and South Asia (MESA), reflects upon his 30 years of experience.

13 August 2026