Anglican news

Here are some recent news stories and updates from the Anglican Communion:

Global News

• The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has called for a global response to the climate crisis, urging Anglicans to take action to reduce their carbon footprint and advocate for climate justice. (Source: Anglican Communion News Service)
• The Anglican Communion has launched a new initiative to support the development of theological education in Africa, with a focus on equipping leaders to address the continent's unique challenges. (Source: Anglican Communion News Service)
• The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Anglican Communion's Council of Bishops, succeeding the Archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Makgoba. (Source: Church of England News)

North America

• The Episcopal Church (TEC) has announced plans to divest from fossil fuels, citing the need to address the climate crisis and promote sustainable investing. (Source: Episcopal News Service)
• The Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) has launched a new initiative to support the development of indigenous ministries, with a focus on empowering Native American and Indigenous peoples to lead and serve in their own communities. (Source: Anglican Church in North America News)
• The Diocese of New York has announced plans to establish a new cathedral in Brooklyn, with a focus on serving the city's diverse and growing population. (Source: Episcopal News Service)

Africa

• The Anglican Church of Kenya has launched a new initiative to support the development of rural communities, with a focus on providing access to healthcare, education, and economic opportunities. (Source: Anglican Church of Kenya News)
• The Church of the Province of West Africa has announced plans to establish a new theological college in Ghana, with a focus on equipping leaders to serve in the region. (Source: Church of the Province of West Africa News)
• The Archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Makgoba, has called for an end to xenophobia and violence against migrants in South Africa, urging Anglicans to stand in solidarity with those affected. (Source: Anglican Communion News Service)

Asia

• The Anglican Church of Japan has launched a new initiative to support the development of youth ministry, with a focus on empowering young people to serve and lead in their communities. (Source: Anglican Church of Japan News)
• The Church of North India has announced plans to establish a new theological college in Delhi, with a focus on equipping leaders to serve in the region. (Source: Church of North India News)
• The Archbishop of Seoul, David Han Choong-soo, has called for an end to violence and conflict on the Korean Peninsula, urging Anglicans to pray for peace and reconciliation. (Source: Anglican Communion News Service)

Oceania

• The Anglican Church of Australia has launched a new initiative to support the development of Indigenous ministries, with a focus on empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to lead and serve in their own communities. (Source: Anglican Church of Australia News)
• The Diocese of Auckland has announced plans to establish a new cathedral in the city, with a focus on serving the diverse and growing population of the region. (Source: Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia News)
• The Archbishop of New Zealand, Philip Richardson, has called for an end to violence and conflict in the Pacific region, urging Anglicans to pray for peace and reconciliation. (Source: Anglican Communion News Service)