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Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has accused Nigel Farage of misusing Christianity to incite anti-Muslim feelings. Williams stated that Farage's rhetoric exploits religious beliefs to promote division.
During her visit to Ghana, the Archbishop of Canterbury vowed to support a £100 million pledge aimed at assisting communities affected by enslavement.
The Most Reverend Sarah Mullally, Archbishop of Canterbury, met with President John Dramani Mahama in Accra during her inaugural official visit to Africa.
The Church of England has issued an apology for its historical involvement in the forced adoption of children, particularly after World War II, with the Archbishop of Canterbury expressing regret for the 'lifelong' impact and 'indignity' faced by families.
Pope Leo XIV held a historic meeting with Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally in the Vatican, where they prayed together and committed to overcoming differences. This marks a significant encounter with the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.
Pope Francis has met and prayed with the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, marking a significant interfaith encounter.
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has officially gone into effect, with reports indicating US mediation in the agreement. The truce aims to temporarily halt hostilities between the two nations.
The Anglican Church of England, facing its most severe crisis, has appointed its first female Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, who is tasked with addressing issues like clerical abuse cover-ups and internal divisions.
Kate Middleton wore one of her best looks of 2026 for a historic day, where she was involved in a widely commented anecdote during Sarah Mullally's installation as the new Archbishop of Canterbury Cathedral.
Sarah Mullally, a former cancer nurse, has been officially enthroned in a historic ceremony as the first woman to lead the Church of England and become the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.
Dame Sarah Mullally is expected to arrive in Canterbury on Sunday, at the end of a six-day walking pilgrimage from London
Global orthodox Anglican leaders announce a major split, cutting ties with the Archbishop of Canterbury over long-standing doctrinal disagreements. Read More:…
Conservative Anglican groups in Nigeria and globally have decided against electing a rival leader to the Archbishop of Canterbury, a move that would have challenged the Church's first female head, Sarah Mullally.
A grouping of conservative Anglican churches will meet in Nigeria this week to elect a leader to rival the Archbishop of Canterbury, an unprecedented step that is likely to deepen a widening theological split within the Anglican Communion.
Conservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, visited the Anglican Parish of St. Therese in Yegassi, Cameroon, on August 3, 2026, urging the local church to lead community development efforts.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, reaffirmed his commitment to a £100 million fund aimed at addressing the legacy of slavery. This pledge was made during his visit to Cape Coast Castle in Ghana, a former slave trading post.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestine, concluding her visit to the region. She advocated for a two-state solution that would allow Israelis and Palestinians to coexist peacefully.
An archaeologist has reportedly traced a hoard of rare religious artifacts belonging to Michael Ramsey, a former Archbishop of Canterbury, to a river where they were deliberately dumped decades ago.
Pope Leo XIV held a historic meeting with Sarah Mullally, the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, at the Vatican. The two religious leaders prayed together in a symbolic display of unity between the Catholic and Anglican churches.
Sarah Mullally, the first woman to lead the world's Anglican Christians as Archbishop of Canterbury, is scheduled to meet Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican this weekend.
An Anglican Church leader has praised the Pope's "courageous" call for peace, amidst mentions of Mullally's enthronement as the first woman Archbishop of Canterbury.
An article discusses the pace at which churches are appointing women to top positions, noting that the new Archbishop of Canterbury is the first woman to lead a major global religious community, and suggesting that the progress may not be as slow as some perceive.
Former nurse Sarah Mullally has been formally enthroned as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury in a historic ceremony, making her the first woman to lead the centuries-old mother church of the Anglican community. Reports highlight her 'solid, stable' qualities as she takes on the role at a challenging time for the Church of England.
The first female Archbishop of Canterbury, Mullally, has been installed, with women clergy reflecting on the long struggle toward women's ordination and the future of women in ministry, as she faces the challenge of uniting a divided church.
Carrying a staff inscribed with 'Archbishop's Camino', she traversed the narrow paths through rolling green fields
Conservative Anglicans meeting in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, have pulled back on plans to elect a rival "primus inter pares" - the Latin term meaning "first among equals" which describes the…
Conservative Anglicans have chosen rival leaders to the Archbishop of Canterbury, with a Rwandan archbishop elected as chair of a new council, indicating a schism within the church.
A conservative Anglican group is discussing plans to appoint an alternative leader to the Archbishop of Canterbury, potentially leading to a historic split within the church.
Clergy from a conservative grouping of the Anglican Church are meeting this week in Nigeria's capital Abuja to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.
Her Grace Sarah Mullally, Archbishop of Canterbury, has begun a historic five-day pastoral visit to Cameroon, marking the second leg of her mission.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullaly, visited the Manhyia Palace in Ghana to foster stronger relationships between the Asante Kingdom and the Anglican Church.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued an apology for the Church of England's historical involvement in forced adoptions, acknowledging the pain and suffering caused to mothers and children.
Pope Leo XIV and the Archbishop of Canterbury met at the Vatican and prayed together in an unprecedented moment, expressing a desire to overcome differences despite perceived 'insurmountable' obstacles.
The first female Archbishop of Canterbury has held a meeting with Pope Leo.
The first female Archbishop of Canterbury made a historic visit to the Vatican to meet with Pope Leo. The meeting aimed to address major disagreements and strengthen relations between the Anglican and Catholic churches.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter vigil, calling for harmony and peace, and also led a traditional torch-lit procession at the Colosseum before Easter.
Former nurse Sarah Mullally has officially been enthroned as the Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England and the global Anglican Communion.
The first female Archbishop of Canterbury has been installed in a ceremony attended by Starmer and Prince William, where she acknowledged the church's past failures.
On March 23, 1966, the Archbishop of Canterbury met the Pope in Rome for the first time in 400 years, marking a significant historical event.
Dame Sarah Mullally will become the first Archbishop of Canterbury in modern history to undertake the trek
In tonight's edition, at least 200 people have been killed in a coltan mine collapse in the East of the DRC. Also, unhappy with the appointment of a woman as the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Nigerian Conservative Anglican bishop group announces the creation of its own body to lead the Anglican faith. And at just 12 days until kickoff, the Confederation of African Football postpones the Women's Africa Cup of Nations until the summer.
Conservative Anglicans challenge Archbishop of Canterbury with rival leadership Reuters
A group of conservative Anglican churches is set to meet in Nigeria to elect a leader to rival the Archbishop of Canterbury, a move that would deepen the theological divide within the global Anglican Communion.