Anglican Communion News Service Feed - ACNS (en-gb) https://anglicannews.org/rss Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:48:00 GMT Latest news from the Anglican Communion News Service en (C) ACO 2026 https://anglicannews.org/images/logo.png Anglican Communion News Service Feed - ACNS (en-gb) https://anglicannews.org/rss The Most Revd Philip Wright is installed as Primate of the Church in the Province of the West Indies https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-most-revd-philip-wright-is-installed-as-primate-of-the-church-in-the-province-of-the-west-indies.aspx Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:48:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-most-revd-philip-wright-is-installed-as-primate-of-the-church-in-the-province-of-the-west-indies.aspx The Archbishop of the Church in the Province of the West Indies, the Most Revd Philip Wright, has been installed in a celebratory service in Belize. The Archbishop of the Church in the Province of the West Indies, the Most Revd Philip Wright, has been installed in a celebratory service in Belize.

]]> Archbishop of Canterbury commissions new Anglican representative to the Holy See https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/archbishop-of-canterbury-commissions-new-anglican-representative-to-the-holy-see.aspx Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:41:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/archbishop-of-canterbury-commissions-new-anglican-representative-to-the-holy-see.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, has commissioned the Anglican Centre in Rome’s Director, the Rt Revd Anthony Ball, as her Representative to the Holy See.    The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, has commissioned the Anglican Centre in Rome’s Director, the Rt Revd Anthony Ball, as her Representative to the Holy See. 

 

]]> The Rt Revd Ramón Ovalle is elected as new Primate of Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-rt-revd-ramón-ovalle-is-elected-as-new-primate-of-iglesia-anglicana-de-la-region-central-de-america.aspx Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:47:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-rt-revd-ramón-ovalle-is-elected-as-new-primate-of-iglesia-anglicana-de-la-region-central-de-america.aspx The Rt Revd Ramón Ovalle has been elected as the new Primate  of the Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America (IARCA). The Rt Revd Ramón Ovalle has been elected as the new Primate  of the Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America (IARCA).

]]> The Archbishop of Canterbury meets and prays with Pope Leo XIV during four day pilgrimage to Rome https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-archbishop-of-canterbury-meets-and-prays-with-pope-leo-xiv-during-four-day-pilgrimage-to-rome.aspx Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:38:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-archbishop-of-canterbury-meets-and-prays-with-pope-leo-xiv-during-four-day-pilgrimage-to-rome.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury met and prayed with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on the morning of Monday April 27, during her pilgrimage to Rome. The Archbishop of Canterbury met and prayed with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on the morning of Monday April 27, during her pilgrimage to Rome.

]]> Anglican Health Network participates in faith group discussion on improving global hygiene in healthcare https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/anglican-health-network-participates-in-faith-group-discussion-on-improving-global-hygiene-in-healthcare.aspx Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:36:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/anglican-health-network-participates-in-faith-group-discussion-on-improving-global-hygiene-in-healthcare.aspx Anglicans have been represented alongside other faith-based partners for a two-day meeting in Rome, united around a shared commitment to improving global hygiene in healthcare. Anglicans have been represented alongside other faith-based partners for a two-day meeting in Rome, united around a shared commitment to improving global hygiene in healthcare.

]]> South Sudan Council of Churches work for peace and reconciliation as conflict escalates https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/south-sudan-council-of-churches-work-for-peace-and-reconciliation-as-conflict-escalates.aspx Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:04:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/south-sudan-council-of-churches-work-for-peace-and-reconciliation-as-conflict-escalates.aspx The South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has intensified its peacebuilding and reconciliation work as violence continues to rise. The South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has intensified its peacebuilding and reconciliation work as violence continues to rise.

]]> Anglican Communion launches new Hispanophone Network https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/anglican-communion-launches-new-hispanophone-network.aspx Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:02:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/anglican-communion-launches-new-hispanophone-network.aspx An Anglican Communion Hispanophone Network has launched with the aim of representing Anglicans around the world with a passion for church ministry and mission amongst Hispanic populations. An Anglican Communion Hispanophone Network has launched with the aim of representing Anglicans around the world with a passion for church ministry and mission amongst Hispanic populations.

]]> Anglican leaders from Oceania call for just climate finance https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/anglican-leaders-from-oceania-call-for-just-climate-finance.aspx Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:52:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/anglican-leaders-from-oceania-call-for-just-climate-finance.aspx The Primates and General Secretaries of the Anglican Provinces in Oceania have called on national churches around the Anglican Communion to advocate with their Governments on behalf of Pacific Island states and other nations heavily impacted by climate change.   The Primates and General Secretaries of the Anglican Provinces in Oceania have called on national churches around the Anglican Communion to advocate with their Governments on behalf of Pacific Island states and other nations heavily impacted by climate change.

 

]]> The Archbishop of Canterbury to make pastoral visits to four dioceses in 2026 https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-archbishop-of-canterbury-to-make-pastoral-visits-to-four-dioceses-in-2026.aspx Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:39:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-archbishop-of-canterbury-to-make-pastoral-visits-to-four-dioceses-in-2026.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury will make pastoral visits to four across the Church of England in 2026, to meet with clergy and congregations. The Archbishop of Canterbury will make pastoral visits to four across the Church of England in 2026, to meet with clergy and congregations.

]]> The Archbishop of Canterbury joins the Pope in calling for peace https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-archbishop-of-canterbury-joins-the-pope-in-calling-for-peace.aspx Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:44:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-archbishop-of-canterbury-joins-the-pope-in-calling-for-peace.aspx Archbishop Sarah Mullally has issued a statement, standing in solidarity with Pope Leo XIV in his calls for peace.  
Archbishop Sarah Mullally has issued a statement, standing in solidarity with Pope Leo XIV in his calls for peace.

 

]]> Three years on, Sudan’s war is leaving millions in crisis https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/three-years-on,-sudan%e2%80%99s-war-is-leaving-millions-in-crisis.aspx Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:39:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/three-years-on,-sudan%e2%80%99s-war-is-leaving-millions-in-crisis.aspx Three years on from the outbreak of conflict in Sudan, millions are in crisis. Anglican leaders are calling for renewed prayer, the protection of civilians and urgent humanitarian access.  Three years on from the outbreak of conflict in Sudan, millions are in crisis. Anglican leaders are calling for renewed prayer, the protection of civilians and urgent humanitarian access. 

]]> Bishop Robert Springett begins role as Lead Safeguarding Bishop in the Church of England https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/bishop-robert-springett-begins-role-as-lead-safeguarding-bishop-in-the-church-of-england.aspx Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:16:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/bishop-robert-springett-begins-role-as-lead-safeguarding-bishop-in-the-church-of-england.aspx Bishop Robert will work closely with the National Safeguarding Team, which provides specialist expertise on casework, policy development, training, evaluation and survivor participation. Bishop Robert will work closely with the National Safeguarding Team, which provides specialist expertise on casework, policy development, training, evaluation and survivor participation.

]]> Textile exhibition exploring wartime Britain to be displayed at Lichfield Cathedral https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/textile-exhibition-exploring-wartime-britain-to-be-displayed-at-lichfield-cathedral.aspx Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:21:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/textile-exhibition-exploring-wartime-britain-to-be-displayed-at-lichfield-cathedral.aspx A textile installation exploring life in Britain during the Second World War will be on display at Lichfield Cathedral throughout May 2026. A textile installation exploring life in Britain during the Second World War will be on display at Lichfield Cathedral throughout May 2026.

]]> The impact of war spreads, but the Church remains rooted https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-impact-of-war-spreads,-but-the-church-remains-rooted.aspx Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:42:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/the-impact-of-war-spreads,-but-the-church-remains-rooted.aspx As a two-week ceasefire is agreed between Iran and the US, Anglican News shares updates on how different churches across the Middle East and beyond have been dealing with the impacts of war, and working to share hope in their setting. As a two-week ceasefire is agreed between Iran and the US, Anglican News shares updates on how different churches across the Middle East and beyond have been dealing with the impacts of war, and working to share hope in their setting.

]]> Secretary General Backs Ecumenical Statement Urging Compassionate Care For Cuba https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/secretary-general-backs-ecumenical-statement-urging-compassionate-care-for-cuba.aspx Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:54:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/secretary-general-backs-ecumenical-statement-urging-compassionate-care-for-cuba.aspx The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, has backed an ecumenical statement expressing support and ‘compassionate care for Christians and all people in Cuba’. The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, has backed an ecumenical statement expressing support and ‘compassionate care for Christians and all people in Cuba’.

]]> Historic Royal Maundy service takes place at St Asaph Cathedral https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/historic-royal-maundy-service-takes-place-at-st-asaph-cathedral.aspx Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:56:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/historic-royal-maundy-service-takes-place-at-st-asaph-cathedral.aspx The Church in Wales welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla to St Asaph Cathedral for the annual Royal Maundy service, as it came to Wales for only the second time in its 800-year history. The Church in Wales welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla to St Asaph Cathedral for the annual Royal Maundy service, as it came to Wales for only the second time in its 800-year history.

]]> Let Us Share The Gift of Peace - The Secretary General's Easter Message https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/let-us-share-the-gift-of-peace-the-secretary-generals-easter-message.aspx Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:05:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/04/let-us-share-the-gift-of-peace-the-secretary-generals-easter-message.aspx The Secretary General's Easter Message encourages churches of the Anglican Communion to share God's 'gift of peace' with the world, and listen to the voice of churches in places of conflict. The Secretary General's Easter Message encourages churches of the Anglican Communion to share God's 'gift of peace' with the world, and listen to the voice of churches in places of conflict.

]]> People on the move: Anglican Alliance launches new resource to aid churches respond to refugee crisis https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/03/people-on-the-move-anglican-alliance-launches-new-resource-to-aid-churches-respond-to-refugee-crisis.aspx Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:32:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/03/people-on-the-move-anglican-alliance-launches-new-resource-to-aid-churches-respond-to-refugee-crisis.aspx The Anglican Communion has launched a new resource called, ‘People on the Move’ to equip churches respond to refugee and migration crises around the world. The Anglican Communion has launched a new resource called, ‘People on the Move’ to equip churches respond to refugee and migration crises around the world.

]]> Easter messages from across the global Anglican Communion https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/03/easter-messages-from-across-the-global-anglican-communion.aspx Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:19:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/03/easter-messages-from-across-the-global-anglican-communion.aspx Provinces across the global Anglican Communion have been sharing Easter messages of hope and peace in a world marked by conflict. Provinces across the global Anglican Communion have been sharing Easter messages of hope and peace in a world marked by conflict.

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