https://anglicannews.org/rss Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:23:00 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/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.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/05/layan-nasir-released-from-prison.aspx Wed, 20 May 2026 16:45:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/05/layan-nasir-released-from-prison.aspx On May 15, 26-year-old Layan Nasir was released from Damon Prison in Israel. On May 15, 26-year-old Layan Nasir was released from Damon Prison in Israel.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/05/ebola-outbreak-in-drc-archbishop-urges-need-for-prayers-with-practical-action.aspx Mon, 18 May 2026 16:44:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/05/ebola-outbreak-in-drc-archbishop-urges-need-for-prayers-with-practical-action.aspx An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has been declared a Public Health Emergency by the World Health Organization. An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has been declared a Public Health Emergency by the World Health Organization.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/05/a-reflection-on-the-emerging-world-order-from-indigenous-pastor-ray-minniecon.aspx Thu, 14 May 2026 09:57:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/05/a-reflection-on-the-emerging-world-order-from-indigenous-pastor-ray-minniecon.aspx 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. 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.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/05/%e2%80%98called-to-one-hope%e2%80%99-acc-members-share-their-hopes-ahead-of-acc-19-in-belfast.aspx Thu, 07 May 2026 10:46:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/05/%e2%80%98called-to-one-hope%e2%80%99-acc-members-share-their-hopes-ahead-of-acc-19-in-belfast.aspx ACC members and representatives of Anglican Commissions and Networks share their hopes for ACC-19, scheduled to meet in Belfast this June.  ACC members and representatives of Anglican Commissions and Networks share their hopes for ACC-19, scheduled to meet in Belfast this June. 

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