Anglican Church Faces Schism as GAFCON Proclaims Itself the True Communion
In a dramatic escalation of longstanding tensions, the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) has announced that it is ‘reordering the Anglican Communion,’ declaring itself...
Pioneer Ministry Seeks to Bridge Gap Amidst Concerns Over Declining Church Attendance
The role of Pioneer Ministry as a tool to bridge the widening gap between Church and contemporary culture (with its movement towards secularism) has...
Campaigners Demand Clarification about Accused Priest’s Legacy and COIHS Record
Controversy over a Church of Ireland minister who was the subject of a BBC Spotlight investigation has been reignited by the publication of an...
Archbishop of Canterbury to be Sarah Mullally
The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally DBE has been named as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to...
Uncertain Future for Church of England Same-Sex Blessings and Clergy Marriage
The Church of England’s long-running debate over sexuality, relationships, and marriage entered a new phase this month, as the House of Bishops agreed a...
Letter: Response to Bishop of Cork’s Retirement
Sir, —
It is with both joy and sadness that I read of The Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton’s intention to retire in 2026. Joy,...
Letter: Agricultural Chaplaincy
Sir, —
I’m writing to let readers know that the Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh is establishing an agricultural chaplaincy ministry to better serve...
Letter: Safeguarding Settlement Finances
Sir, —
I note Canon Ian Ellis’s letter in June, on failure to detail in the 2025 Book of General Synod Reports, episcopal costs for...
Sarah Mullally Named as Next Archbishop of Canterbury
The Crown Nominations Commission has announced that the Bishop of London, The Right Reverend Sarah Mullally, is to become the next Archbishop of Canterbury,...
Letter: Getting Titles Right
Sir, — I was delighted to read the latest issue of the Gazette and to see how well you have refreshed the format and style. On a...