Anglicans and Methodists discuss joint mission work

The Anglican-Methodist International Commission for Unity in Mission has spent the week in Jamaica discussing areas of collaboration. The final meeting of the commission was hosted by the..

Anglicans called for carbon fast this Lent

The Archbishop of Southern Africa is inviting Anglicans around the world to cut their carbon footprint this Lent. Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, who chairs the Anglican Communion Environmental Network,..

Bishop Justin Welby confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury

The Bishop of Durham has officially become the Archbishop of Canterbury at a ceremony today. The Confirmation of Election took place in St Paul's Cathedral and forms part of the legal process..

Archbishop of Kenya: CofE bishops move has 'clouded' Anglican Communion

The Archbishop of Kenya has spoken of his disappointment at the Church of England's decision to allow clergy in civil partnerships to be bishops. In a statement issued on behalf of the GAFCON..

Archbishop hails volunteers in final New Year message

Dr Rowan Williams has praised the contribution of volunteers in his final New Year message as Archbishop of Canterbury. In the message, broadcast by the BBC, Dr Williams noted the role played by..

Pope pardoned former butler for stealing confidential papers

Pope Benedict XVI has pardoned his former butler who was imprisoned for stealing confidential papers. Paolo Gabriele is serving an 18-month jail sentence after being found guilty of stealing the..