https://anglicannews.org/rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:59:00 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/2026/10/young-anglicans-in-malawi-help-secure-a-nationwide-ban-on-thin-plastics.aspx Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:59:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/young-anglicans-in-malawi-help-secure-a-nationwide-ban-on-thin-plastics.aspx Young Anglicans in Malawi have been calling for a nationwide ban on thin plastics despite fierce resistance from manufacturers. Young Anglicans in Malawi have been calling for a nationwide ban on thin plastics despite fierce resistance from manufacturers.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/iglesia-anglicana-de-la-región-central-de-américa-calls-for-prayer-following-panama-earthquakes.aspx Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:47:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/iglesia-anglicana-de-la-región-central-de-américa-calls-for-prayer-following-panama-earthquakes.aspx Leaders in the Iglesia Anglicana de la Región Central de América (IARCA) have called for prayer for the Diocese of Panama after earthquakes struck the region on 9 and 12 October.  Leaders in the Iglesia Anglicana de la Región Central de América (IARCA) have called for prayer for the Diocese of Panama after earthquakes struck the region on 9 and 12 October. 

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/episcopal-church-of-south-sudan-prioritises-waste-management-in-environmental-campaign.aspx Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:26:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/episcopal-church-of-south-sudan-prioritises-waste-management-in-environmental-campaign.aspx All over the Anglican Communion, churches, communities and individuals are advocating to restore and protect the lungs of the Earth. All over the Anglican Communion, churches, communities and individuals are advocating to restore and protect the lungs of the Earth.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/episcopal-church-of-south-sudan-celebrates-its-golden-jubilee.aspx Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:52:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/episcopal-church-of-south-sudan-celebrates-its-golden-jubilee.aspx The Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) has celebrated 50 years as a province of the Anglican Communion at a service in Juba. The Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) has celebrated 50 years as a province of the Anglican Communion at a service in Juba.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/archbishop-of-york-to-visit-australia-and-hong-kong.aspx Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:45:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/archbishop-of-york-to-visit-australia-and-hong-kong.aspx The Archbishop of York, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Stephen Cottrell, will visit Australia and Hong Kong from 16 October to 2 November. The Archbishop of York, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Stephen Cottrell, will visit Australia and Hong Kong from 16 October to 2 November.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/faith-leaders-meet-in-kazakhstan-to-discuss-climate-change-and-artificial-intelligence.aspx Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/faith-leaders-meet-in-kazakhstan-to-discuss-climate-change-and-artificial-intelligence.aspx 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. 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.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/st-mary-the-virgin-anglican-church-in-bermuda-celebrates-400-years-of-faith-and-service.aspx Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:06:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/st-mary-the-virgin-anglican-church-in-bermuda-celebrates-400-years-of-faith-and-service.aspx A service of rededication has taken place, marking 400 year anniversary of St Mary-the-Virgin Anglican Church in Bermuda. The service included a message of congratulations from King Charles III.  A service of rededication has taken place, marking 400 year anniversary of St Mary-the-Virgin Anglican Church in Bermuda. The service included a message of congratulations from King Charles III. 

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/anglican%e2%80%93orthodox-dialogue-explores-christian-formation-and-mission-at-meeting-in-alexandria.aspx Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:35:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/anglican%e2%80%93orthodox-dialogue-explores-christian-formation-and-mission-at-meeting-in-alexandria.aspx Anglican and Orthodox theologians have met in Alexandria, Egypt, to continue their work on Christian mission, witness and formation. Anglican and Orthodox theologians have met in Alexandria, Egypt, to continue their work on Christian mission, witness and formation.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/anglican-communion-schools%e2%80%99-network-shares-communiqué-following-first-in-person-meeting.aspx Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:34:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/anglican-communion-schools%e2%80%99-network-shares-communiqué-following-first-in-person-meeting.aspx The Anglican Communion Schools' Network (ACSN) held its inaugural symposium from 30 September to 2 October in London. Following the meeting, the network released a communiqué The Anglican Communion Schools' Network (ACSN) held its inaugural symposium from 30 September to 2 October in London. Following the meeting, the network released a communiqué

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/mothers%e2%80%99-union-celebrate-one-worldwide-family-in-christ-on-150th-anniversary.aspx Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:33:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/mothers%e2%80%99-union-celebrate-one-worldwide-family-in-christ-on-150th-anniversary.aspx A four-day event celebrating 150 years of Mothers' Union concluded on October 3 in Durban, South Africa.  A four-day event celebrating 150 years of Mothers' Union concluded on October 3 in Durban, South Africa. 

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/season-of-creation-2026-closes-with-ecumenical-prayer-meeting.aspx Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:15:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/season-of-creation-2026-closes-with-ecumenical-prayer-meeting.aspx The Season of Creation for 2026 has concluded with an online ecumenical prayer meeting on October 4, attended by Christians from across the world in celebration and reflection to inspire care for creation The Season of Creation for 2026 has concluded with an online ecumenical prayer meeting on October 4, attended by Christians from across the world in celebration and reflection to inspire care for creation

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/restoring-and-protecting-oceans-will-be-the-focus-of-the-lungs-of-the-earth-campaign-in-2026.aspx Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:50:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/10/restoring-and-protecting-oceans-will-be-the-focus-of-the-lungs-of-the-earth-campaign-in-2026.aspx Anglican churches are being called to restore and protect oceans, as this year’s priority in the 2026 ‘Lungs of the Earth’ campaign. Anglican churches are being called to restore and protect oceans, as this year’s priority in the 2026 ‘Lungs of the Earth’ campaign.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/anglican-communion-schools-network-meets-for-inaugural-symposium-in-london.aspx Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:32:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/anglican-communion-schools-network-meets-for-inaugural-symposium-in-london.aspx The Anglican Communion Schools' Network (ACSN) is meeting for an inaugural symposium in London from 30 September to 2 October. The Anglican Communion Schools' Network (ACSN) is meeting for an inaugural symposium in London from 30 September to 2 October.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/mothers%e2%80%99-union-welcomes-the-world-to-durban-for-150th-anniversary-gathering.aspx Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:17:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/mothers%e2%80%99-union-welcomes-the-world-to-durban-for-150th-anniversary-gathering.aspx Mothers’ Union is bringing its worldwide family together in Durban, South Africa, this week for a landmark four-day gathering marking the movement’s 150th anniversary. Mothers’ Union is bringing its worldwide family together in Durban, South Africa, this week for a landmark four-day gathering marking the movement’s 150th anniversary.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/archbishop-of-canterbury-meets-un-secretary-general-and-hosts-roundtable-on-protecting-healthcare-in-conflict.aspx Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:50:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/archbishop-of-canterbury-meets-un-secretary-general-and-hosts-roundtable-on-protecting-healthcare-in-conflict.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres during her visit to the United Nations.  The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres during her visit to the United Nations. 

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/the-church-of-south-india-(united)-celebrates-80th-anniversary.aspx Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:19:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/the-church-of-south-india-(united)-celebrates-80th-anniversary.aspx The Church of South India marks the start of its anniversary year, celebrating eight decades of witness, service, unity and mission. The Church of South India marks the start of its anniversary year, celebrating eight decades of witness, service, unity and mission.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/new-members-elected-at-acc-19-attend-their-first-standing-committee-meeting-for-the-anglican-consultative-council.aspx Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:41:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/new-members-elected-at-acc-19-attend-their-first-standing-committee-meeting-for-the-anglican-consultative-council.aspx The Anglican Consultative Council has welcomed new members to its Standing Committee which were elected during ACC-19 in Belfast. The Anglican Consultative Council has welcomed new members to its Standing Committee which were elected during ACC-19 in Belfast.

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/chester-cathedral-holds-%e2%80%98god-of-all-the-world%e2%80%99-event,-celebrating-international-mission-and-partnerships.aspx Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:29:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/chester-cathedral-holds-%e2%80%98god-of-all-the-world%e2%80%99-event,-celebrating-international-mission-and-partnerships.aspx 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.  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. 

]]> https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/anglican-church-of-southern-africa-shares-communique-from-38th-provincial-synod.aspx Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:21:00 GMT https://anglicannews.org/news/2026/09/anglican-church-of-southern-africa-shares-communique-from-38th-provincial-synod.aspx The Anglican Church of Southern Africa has shared a Commmunique at the conclusion of its 38th Provincial Synod. Members discussed eco-theology, making the church inclusive of the elderly and disabled and church growth, among other topics. The Anglican Church of Southern Africa has shared a Commmunique at the conclusion of its 38th Provincial Synod. Members discussed eco-theology, making the church inclusive of the elderly and disabled and church growth, among other topics.

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