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Pope and Canterbury Archbishop Hold Rome Meeting as Anglican Divisions Persist
world27 days ago

Pope and Canterbury Archbishop Hold Rome Meeting as Anglican Divisions Persist

Pope Leo XIV hosted Archbishop Sarah Mullally in the Vatican during Mullally’s first official visit to Rome, noting progress on some ecumenical issues but warning that new strains in Anglican-Catholic dialogue have arisen amid divisions over female ordination and same-sex blessings; Mullally emphasized hospitality amid differences, with her delegation including Catholic Westminster Archbishop Richard Moth. The visit featured shared prayer and Mullally’s upcoming leadership role in Rome, including a choral evensong where she will commission the archbishop’s representative to the Holy See.

via EWTN News|
#anglican-communion#archbishop-of-canterbury#ecumenism
Pope commits to truth-and-love dialogue with Anglican Communion during Mullally’s Canterbury installation
religion2 months ago

Pope commits to truth-and-love dialogue with Anglican Communion during Mullally’s Canterbury installation

Pope Leo XIV sends a blessing-filled message to Archbishop Sarah Mullally on her Canterbury installation, urging Catholic–Anglican dialogue "in truth and love" and recalling ARCIC’s work, the 1966 Paul VI–Ramsey encounter, and the ongoing push for unity despite disagreements; the Canterbury service also highlighted the movement’s 60-year ecumenical witness.

via Vatican News|
#anglican-communion#archbishop-sarah-mullally#arcic
Sarah Mullally becomes Canterbury's first female archbishop, inaugurating a new era
religion2 months ago

Sarah Mullally becomes Canterbury's first female archbishop, inaugurating a new era

Sarah Mullally was formally installed as the Church of England's first female archbishop of Canterbury, marking the symbolic start of her ministry after taking the role in January. Wearing a golden mitre and seated on the Chair of St Augustine, she addressed safeguarding failings, called for truth and justice, and will serve as spiritual head of the 85-million-strong global Anglican Communion; the ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral drew about 2,000 guests, including Prince William, Kate, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, amid ongoing tensions between progressive and conservative wings of Anglicanism.

via Al Jazeera|
#anglican-communion#archbishop#canterbury
Nurse-turned-priest becomes the Church of England's first female archbishop
world2 months ago

Nurse-turned-priest becomes the Church of England's first female archbishop

Sarah Mullally, a former cancer nurse who trained as a priest at 40, was installed as Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the Church of England’s first woman leader. The ceremony on the Feast of the Annunciation marks the start of her public ministry as head of the church and its global Anglican Communion, with attendees including Prince William, Princess Catherine and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Mullally faces a challenging tenure amid ongoing debates over women’s and LGBTQ+ roles and past abuse scandals, taking over after Justin Welby’s 2024 resignation. She honors her nursing past by wearing a ceremonial cloak whose buckle comes from the belt she wore as a nurse, and she says her aim is to shepherd and enable every ministry to flourish.

via NBC News|
#anglican-communion#but-note-only-five-allowed#canterbury
GAFCON pivots to Global Anglican Council, scrapping primus plan
religion2 months ago

GAFCON pivots to Global Anglican Council, scrapping primus plan

At a March 5, 2026 GAFCON gathering in Abuja, leaders scrapped plans to elect a primus inter pares and announced a shift to a conciliar leadership structure, rebranding the movement as the Global Anglican Council with equal voting rights for bishops, clergy and lay leaders; Archbishop Mbanda was named chair, signaling a broader, non-primus governance approach intended to avoid direct confrontation with Canterbury.

via anglican.ink|
#anglican-communion#gafcon#global-anglican-council
Gafcon Bypasses Canterbury Rivalry, Elevates Mbanda as Global Anglican Leader
religion2 months ago

Gafcon Bypasses Canterbury Rivalry, Elevates Mbanda as Global Anglican Leader

Conservative Anglicans in Abuja pulled back from electing a rival primus inter pares to the Archbishop of Canterbury and instead unveiled a new leadership council led by Rwanda’s Laurent Mbanda, while affirming Sarah Mullally as Canterbury. They frame their stance as doctrinal, not about gender or sexuality, criticizing Mullally’s support for same-sex unions. The move widens the split with the Church of England and creates a parallel leadership; Gafcon will not attend a forthcoming Anglican Communion conference in Belfast, and relations with the Church of England remain unclear, with some dialogue possible with the GSFA.

via BBC|
#anglican-communion#archbishop-of-canterbury#gafcon
Priest interrupts Canterbury election of its first female archbishop
religion3 months ago

Priest interrupts Canterbury election of its first female archbishop

An Anglican priest interrupted the Confirmation of Election service for Dame Sarah Mullally, the Church of England’s first female archbishop of Canterbury, shouting “I object!” Williamson, who opposes women’s ordination, linked his protest to Mullally’s alleged false allegations about a late clergyman; Mullally’s installation is scheduled for March 25 amid ongoing tensions within the Anglican Communion over gender and sexuality.

via Christian Post|
#anglican-church#anglican-communion#canterbury
Anglican Communion Faces Major Split as GAFCON Moves to Form Rival Network
religion7 months ago

Anglican Communion Faces Major Split as GAFCON Moves to Form Rival Network

The global Anglican Church is experiencing a major schism, with GAFCON breaking away from the traditional Anglican Communion over issues like biblical authority, gender roles, and LGBTQ inclusion, forming a new body that rejects the authority of the Archbishop of Canterbury, reflecting deep theological and cultural divisions.

via Baptist News Global|
#anglican-communion#anglican-schism#archbishop-of-canterbury
New Archbishop of Canterbury Faces Challenges Amid Divisions and Expectations
religion7 months ago

New Archbishop of Canterbury Faces Challenges Amid Divisions and Expectations

Sarah Mullally has been appointed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, a move that has sparked mixed reactions within the global Anglican community, with conservative factions expressing disappointment over her support for progressive positions on marriage and sexuality, potentially deepening existing fractures in the fragile Anglican Communion.

via The Gospel Coalition|
#anglican-communion#archbishop-of-canterbury#church-controversy
Archbishop of Canterbury Considers Reducing Global Role to Prevent Anglican Schism
religion10 months ago

Archbishop of Canterbury Considers Reducing Global Role to Prevent Anglican Schism

The Anglican Communion is considering restructuring its leadership by introducing a rotating global figurehead to prevent divisions over LGBTQ+ rights and other issues, which threaten to split the church. This proposal aims to diversify leadership and adapt to modern challenges, amid ongoing tensions between progressive and traditional factions within the church.

via Reuters|
#anglican-communion#archbishop-of-canterbury#church-reform
"Church of England's Ongoing Disagreement on Homosexuality and Leadership Resignation"
religion2 years ago

"Church of England's Ongoing Disagreement on Homosexuality and Leadership Resignation"

The Church of England's governing body will debate fresh commitments on homosexuality and same-sex couples, acknowledging "profound disagreement" on the matter. While the church does not allow same-sex marriage, it has been working to make the LGBTQ community feel more included and has apologized for past hostility. The upcoming Synod meeting will address these issues, as well as racial justice and the church's response to historic transatlantic slavery.

via NBC News|
#anglican-communion#church-of-england#homosexuality