https://anglicannews.org/rss Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:20:00 GMT Latest news from the Anglican Communion News Service en (C) ACO 2026 https://anglicannews.org/images/logo.png https://anglicannews.org/rss https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/the-archbishop-of-canterbury-and-the-archbishop-of-jerusalem-undertake-a-pilgrimage-through-the-holy-land.aspx Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:20:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/the-archbishop-of-canterbury-and-the-archbishop-of-jerusalem-undertake-a-pilgrimage-through-the-holy-land.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury is on a 5-day pilgrimage of prayer and solidarity - meeting, praying and worshipping with Palestinian Christians in East Jerusalem, the occupied West Bank and Israel.  The Archbishop of Canterbury is on a 5-day pilgrimage of prayer and solidarity - meeting, praying and worshipping with Palestinian Christians in East Jerusalem, the occupied West Bank and Israel. 

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/anglican-church-of-burundi-announces-the-election-of-bishop-eraste-bigirimana-as-primate.aspx Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:54:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/anglican-church-of-burundi-announces-the-election-of-bishop-eraste-bigirimana-as-primate.aspx The Rt Revd Eraste Bigirimana, the Bishop of Bujumbura Diocese, has been elected to serve as the Primate of The Anglican Church of Burundi. The Rt Revd Eraste Bigirimana, the Bishop of Bujumbura Diocese, has been elected to serve as the Primate of The Anglican Church of Burundi.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/world-refugee-day-anglicans-speak-up-for-refugees-to-mark-75-years-of-the-refugee-convention.aspx Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:25:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/world-refugee-day-anglicans-speak-up-for-refugees-to-mark-75-years-of-the-refugee-convention.aspx World Refugee Day is observed to honour the strength, dignity and needs of people who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict or persecution. World Refugee Day is observed to honour the strength, dignity and needs of people who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict or persecution.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/bishop-elijah-jang-whan-kim-installed-as-primate-of-the-anglican-church-of-korea.aspx Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:31:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/bishop-elijah-jang-whan-kim-installed-as-primate-of-the-anglican-church-of-korea.aspx 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 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.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/anglican-communion-calls-for-resistance-to-divisive-narratives-about-refugees.aspx Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:23:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/anglican-communion-calls-for-resistance-to-divisive-narratives-about-refugees.aspx For World Refugee Day 2026, the Anglican Communion has released a statement resisting divisive political narratives as global displacement nears 136 million. For World Refugee Day 2026, the Anglican Communion has released a statement resisting divisive political narratives as global displacement nears 136 million.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/secretary-general-visits-the-scottish-episcopal-church-general-synod.aspx Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:15:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/secretary-general-visits-the-scottish-episcopal-church-general-synod.aspx The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, visited the Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) between 11 and 13, and attended the General Synod in Stirling as an observer. The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, visited the Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) between 11 and 13, and attended the General Synod in Stirling as an observer.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/canon-maggie-swinson-awarded-obe-for-service-to-the-anglican-communion.aspx Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:11:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/canon-maggie-swinson-awarded-obe-for-service-to-the-anglican-communion.aspx Maggie Swinson, Honorary Canon and Chair of the Anglican Consultative Council, has been awarded an OBE for her services to the Church of England and to the Anglican Communion, in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List.  Maggie Swinson, Honorary Canon and Chair of the Anglican Consultative Council, has been awarded an OBE for her services to the Church of England and to the Anglican Communion, in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List. 

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/anglicans-respond-to-%e2%80%98magnifica-humanitas%e2%80%99,-the-new-encyclical-by-pope-leo-xiv.aspx Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:46:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/anglicans-respond-to-%e2%80%98magnifica-humanitas%e2%80%99,-the-new-encyclical-by-pope-leo-xiv.aspx Anglican News features some Anglican responses to Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical and shares perspectives on the expanding role of AI. Anglican News features some Anglican responses to Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical and shares perspectives on the expanding role of AI.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/mothers%e2%80%99-union-marks-150-years-of-faith-in-action-at-anniversary-service.aspx Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:05:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/mothers%e2%80%99-union-marks-150-years-of-faith-in-action-at-anniversary-service.aspx Mothers’ Union celebrated 150 years of faith, service and transformation at a special anniversary service at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.  Mothers’ Union celebrated 150 years of faith, service and transformation at a special anniversary service at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. 

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/faiths-join-voices-to-honour-the-ocean-on-world-oceans-day.aspx Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:40:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/faiths-join-voices-to-honour-the-ocean-on-world-oceans-day.aspx This World Oceans Day, marked on June 8, Anglicans and other faith groups join their voices to advocate for the protection of oceans and honour them as a gift to humanity. This World Oceans Day, marked on June 8, Anglicans and other faith groups join their voices to advocate for the protection of oceans and honour them as a gift to humanity.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/archbishop-of-canterbury-leads-house-of-lords-debate-on-the-human-impact-of-artificial-intelligence.aspx Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:16:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/archbishop-of-canterbury-leads-house-of-lords-debate-on-the-human-impact-of-artificial-intelligence.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, has hosted a debate in the House of Lords on the impact of AI. The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, has hosted a debate in the House of Lords on the impact of AI.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/church-in-wales-hosts-national-schools-conference-at-principality-stadium.aspx Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:28:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/church-in-wales-hosts-national-schools-conference-at-principality-stadium.aspx Hundreds of people have come together for a landmark day in Welsh education as the Church in Wales hosted its flagship national schools conference.  Hundreds of people have come together for a landmark day in Welsh education as the Church in Wales hosted its flagship national schools conference. 

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/bishop-of-amazonia-and-primate-of-brazil-appointed-as-chair-of-the-anglican-communion-environmental-network.aspx Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:12:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/bishop-of-amazonia-and-primate-of-brazil-appointed-as-chair-of-the-anglican-communion-environmental-network.aspx The Most Revd Marinez Rosa dos Santos Bassotto has been announced as the 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.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/%e2%80%98the-church-is-on-the-front-line-of-the-ebola-response%e2%80%99-anglicans-act-to-tackle-ebola-outbreak.aspx Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:47:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/%e2%80%98the-church-is-on-the-front-line-of-the-ebola-response%e2%80%99-anglicans-act-to-tackle-ebola-outbreak.aspx Around the world, Anglican churches, networks and charities are working to assist humanitarian response to the 17th Ebola outbreak.  Around the world, Anglican churches, networks and charities are working to assist humanitarian response to the 17th Ebola outbreak. 

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/the-rt-revd-dr-dagmar-winter-becomes-the-27th-bishop-of-edinburgh.aspx Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:26:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/06/the-rt-revd-dr-dagmar-winter-becomes-the-27th-bishop-of-edinburgh.aspx Edinburgh has a new bishop following the installation of the Rt Revd Dr Dagmar Winter at a packed St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral. Edinburgh has a new bishop following the installation of the Rt Revd Dr Dagmar Winter at a packed St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/05/the-desmond-tutu-programme-to-end-global-hunger-celebrates-expansion.aspx Wed, 27 May 2026 16:29:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/05/the-desmond-tutu-programme-to-end-global-hunger-celebrates-expansion.aspx The Desmond Tutu Programme to End Global Hunger has celebrated its expansion and development of the former home of Desmond Tutu as its new global headquarters.  The Desmond Tutu Programme to End Global Hunger has celebrated its expansion and development of the former home of Desmond Tutu as its new global headquarters. 

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/05/the-archbishop-of-york-visits-the-dioceses-of-rhode-island-and-pennsylvania.aspx Wed, 27 May 2026 09:40:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/05/the-archbishop-of-york-visits-the-dioceses-of-rhode-island-and-pennsylvania.aspx 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).  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). 

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/05/informal-talks-take-place-between-the-ecumenical-patriarchate-and-the-anglican-communion.aspx Fri, 22 May 2026 15:07:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/05/informal-talks-take-place-between-the-ecumenical-patriarchate-and-the-anglican-communion.aspx Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Anglican Communion have had informal talks at the Phanar. Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Anglican Communion have had informal talks at the Phanar.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/05/first-women-priests-ordained-in-the-church-of-the-province-of-central-africa.aspx Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/05/first-women-priests-ordained-in-the-church-of-the-province-of-central-africa.aspx 14 women have been ordained to the priesthood in the Province of the Church of Central Africa, at a service at the Anglican Holy Cross Cathedral in Gaborone, Botswana. 14 women have been ordained to the priesthood in the Province of the Church of Central Africa, at a service at the Anglican Holy Cross Cathedral in Gaborone, Botswana.

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