Bishop Anthony Poggo

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion has shared a message of support ahead of the Installation service for the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally. The message reads: It is a joyful moment to prepare for Archbishop Sarah Mullally’s Installation as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. May God sustain and equip her as she serves his Church and prepares to take up her public ministry. The office of the Archbishop of Canterbury carries an important pastoral and collegial ministry within our global Anglican Communion family, working to foster Christian unity and partnership in proclaiming the hope of the Gospel. I am full of joy that so many Primates and representatives of Anglican Communion churches are making the journey to Canterbury to pray and mark this occasion together. We also think of our sisters and brothers who will be praying and supporting from afar. We consider especially those who are living in places of extreme conflict and hardship. We assure you of our prayers at this time. During the Archbishop’s Installation service, worshippers will gather at Canterbury Cathedral. There, set into the floor, at the east end of the nave, is the image of the Compass Rose – a symbol of the life and reach of our Communion. Just as a compass points North, South, East and West, it reminds us that the love of Christ is universal, reaching around the globe and calling all people and every nation. It is a love shared through the mission and service of every Anglican member church around the world. At the heart of the Compass Rose is the verse from John 8:32: ‘The truth shall set you free’. As we welcome the new Archbishop of Canterbury, let us pray that God will grant her courage to lead with truth and wisdom, and assure her of our partnership in the Gospel. Together, in the power of God's Spirit, let us proclaim the Gospel, serve our communities, and build bridges of peace in our world. Watch a film of the Secretary General’s message: bit.ly/4d7UCqY Learn more about the Installation of the Archbishop of Canterbury and where to watch the livestream of the service: bit.ly/4c1bpe1 #Anglicans @ArchbishopSarah

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, this week (Tuesday 24 to Friday 27 February), visited Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) near Washington in the United States. Invited by the Centre for Anglican Communion Studies (CACS), which sponsors students from the majority world to study there, Bishop Anthony spoke with the students and staff about the mission of the Seminary, exchanging stories of hope and inspiration from around the Anglican Communion. This visit formed part of a wider programme of visits to clergy and bishops in Washington, Albany and New York for fellowship, learning and encouragement. During his visit to VTS, Bishop Anthony spoke at a CACS Forum event on Thursday, February 26th, titled ‘The Mission of God. The Mission of the Church, and later participated in an informal question-and-answer session with students, faculty and local clergy. Read the full story: bit.ly/4cjCQk8 @VTS_Seminary

'Dancing to the Heartbeat of God' is the first Lent book commissioned by the new Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE. It has collected contributions from across the Anglican Communion The Archbishop of Canterbury says that the book ‘encapsulates the wonderful diversity across our Communion, but also our unity, through our shared faith and witness.’ Find out more about the 2026 Lent book from the Archbishop of Canterbury at bit.ly/4ak8jRF Find the book online at: bit.ly/4tLMYZd #Anglicans #Lent @ArchbishopSarah

"Beyond COP30: The Church's Continuing Call to Climate Justice" Today on Anglican News, Martha Jarvis, the Anglican Communion's Permanent Representative at the UN, writes about Anglican advocacy at COP30 and her reflections on the outcomes of the negotiations. Read the full article on Anglican News: bit.ly/3JXKzZr Photo credit: LWF / Albin Hillert

‘Peace is the only tool to liberate our country’, says the Archbishop of Myanmar. ‘We need to practice our Christian belief’ in political and economic challenges. On November 14, during a UK tour, the Most Revd Stephen Than Myint Oo (Archbishop of Myanmar and Bishop of Yangon) met with the Rt Revd Anthony Poggo (Secretary General of the Anglican Communion) to talk about his ministry and how the international church can support and pray for Myanmar. Read more about the ministry of peace and reconciliation in the Church of the Province of Myanmar (Anglican): bit.ly/4pioNOQ

Sudan is in crisis. The Archbishop of Sudan, the Most Revd Ezekiel Kondo, is visiting the UK to share an appeal for peace. Read more about his visit on Anglican News: bit.ly/4r4iQGP #Anglicans

Sudan is facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. In October, the bishops of the Episcopal Church of Sudan issued an Appeal for Peace. This November, the Archbishop of Sudan, the Most Revd Ezekiel Kumir Kondo, has been in the UK to raise awareness for Sudan’s plight. To further their message of peace he has spent time with parliamentary groups, church leaders and The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion. Read more on Anglican News: bit.ly/4r4iQGP #Anglicans

From COP30, Martha Jarvis, Anglican Communion Permanent Representative to the United Nations, shares why Anglicans are present in Brazil and calling for urgent climate action. Explore how Anglicans are advocating and acting to protect and restore the lungs of the earth at: bit.ly/3JQOLtC #LungsOfTheEarth #COP30 #ClimateJustice #Anglicans #CreationCare @Greenanglicans @AngliAlliance @CommunionForest

The Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan has made an urgent appeal for peace in Sudan. The statement has been signed by the Most Revd Ezekiel Kondo, Archbishop & Bishop of Khartoum and other bishops from the Province, after a retreat in Kampala, Uganda on 27-29 October, 2025. Read the full statement on: bit.ly/48ZorrH

More than 6,000 people have gathered at Tabalia, Solomon Islands, for the centenary celebrations of the Melanesian Brotherhood (18–26 October). The Most Revd Leonard Dawea, Archbishop of Melanesia, officially declared the celebrations open at a colourful opening ceremony featuring flag-raising, the cutting of the centenary cake and the unveiling of a new signboard. Founded in 1925, the Brotherhood, known locally as 'Ira Reta Tasiu', has for a century embodied a life of prayer, service and community. Learn more about the Brotherhood and the celebrations: bit.ly/47FM7zZ Photo Credit: The Anglican Church of Melanesia #Anglicans @ACOM2020

The Secretary General was pleased to attend a commissioning service for the Revd Philip McKinley who will be leading a new outreach project called 'The Community of the Celtic Cross’ in the dioceses of Meath and Kildare, in the Church of Ireland. The commissioning service took place in St Brigid’s Cathedral, Kildare, on September 29th. The Most Revd Patricia Louise Storey, Bishop of Meath and Kildare, presided. The Secretary General said: 'I commend the new pioneer ministry of Meath and Kildare Dioceses and pray for the power of the Spirit to guide their footsteps as they seek to reach those who feel disconnected from the body of Christ – the Church.' Read more on Anglican News: bit.ly/4q303LQ

Anglican churches around the world have been paying tribute to Pope Francis. Read a summary of messages on Anglican News. ⛪️“He invited us all into brave, grace-filled conversations about the pain of war, the struggles of identity, the injustice on those least responsible for climate change, and the deep wounds of abuse. He called us to respond with faith and compassion. That legacy will endure.” – The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia. ⛪️“He was a courageous voice in our time; especially on climate justice, care for the poor, and the dignity of every human being.” – The Anglican Church of Kenya. ⛪️“Throughout his life and ministry, he has been a witness for the Gospel and a champion for the poor and marginalized. Especially in this season, I give thanks for his powerful advocacy on behalf of migrants and refugees.” – The Episcopal Church. Read more messages like this at: bit.ly/4iu5L4q

The global ecumenical project Equipping Christian Leadership in an Age of Science (ECLAS) has partnered with the Anglican Communion Office (ACO) to support and enrich the work of the Anglican Communion Science Commission (ACSC). The Revd Dr Muthuraj Swamy, Director of the Cambridge Centre for Christianity Worldwide, has been appointed as ECLAS Theological Facilitator and Researcher within the ACO. He will explore how ECLAS research, projects and resources can support the ACSC and help Anglican churches in their engagement with science and faith. Read the full article on Anglican News here: bit.ly/3XXbLuV @eclasproject @APoggo @BishopRCheetham

Church leaders from across the Anglican Communion and the Lutheran World Federation gathered in Amman, Jordan, for the first full meeting of the Anglican–Lutheran International Commission on Unity and Mission (ALICUM). With the theme “Our baptismal unity,” the summit deepened relationships, affirmed shared mission, and addressed key theological and pastoral questions shaping Anglican–Lutheran collaboration around the world. Participants renewed their baptismal vows at the River Jordan, shared in worship and pilgrimage, and committed to a variety of projects in theological education, evangelism, public theology, and youth engagement. The gathering also explored new possibilities for full communion across diverse global contexts. Dr Christopher Wells, Director of Unity, Faith and Order at the Anglican Communion Office (ACO) said: “Lutheran and Anglican commitments to bear witness together to the one faith and one Lord serves as a summons for the whole Church to give ourselves over to one another fully. We pray that all the Christian World Communions may catch fire in the power of the Spirit to profess the one faith and to share the Good News more surely with the waiting world.” Read the full story: bit.ly/4j42vh3 Photo credit: The Lutheran World Federation #Anglicans #Lutherans @lutheranworld

Have you submitted your views yet? March 28 is the last day of the public consultation about the next Archbishop of Canterbury. The consultation is an opportunity to gather the views of a wide range of people from across the Anglican Communion on the gifts, qualities and skills needed in the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. Your input will help the work of the Crown Nominations Commission (CNC), whose role is to discern whom God may be calling to this vital ministry. Take part in the Public Consultation online today: churchofengland.org/ABC106Consult

As part of the nomination process for the next Archbishop of Canterbury, the Church of England has launched a public consultation inviting input from around the Anglican Communion. The consultation runs from February 7 to March 28. The consultation is an opportunity to gather the views of a wide range of people from across the Anglican Communion on the gifts, qualities and skills needed in the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. Those who take part will also be able to submit names for the Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) to consider. Speaking about the process, The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, The Rt Reverend Anthony Poggo said: “The office of the Archbishop of Canterbury has an important international dimension as a focus of unity in the life of the Anglican Communion. It is a personal and pastoral leadership role, with historic significance. It seeks to listen, serve and encourage Anglican churches globally in Christian witness. I pray for the discernment process of the Crown Nominations Commission and welcome the public consultation. I know it will provide a communion-wide opportunity for Anglicans to share their views on the gifts and qualities they deem important for the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. May the findings be wisely and prayerfully considered." Take part in the Public Consultation online today: churchofengland.org/ABC106Consult #Anglicans @APoggo

Anglicans from around the Communion met in Kuala Lumpur from 6-12 December, for a meeting of the Inter-Anglican Standing Commission on Unity, Faith and Order (IASCUFO). The meeting followed the recent publication of "The Nairobi-Cairo Proposals: Renewing the Instruments of the Anglican Communion". A communiqué summarising the meeting and its hopes reports that the Commission “sensed that the Communion may be moving from a season of raw and antagonistic division to one of reckoning with what will likely be a long process of resolution. We may now be able to face our theological differences and associated fractures more productively, as we seek responsible and creative ways to remain together, albeit to varying degrees.” Read the full story and download the communiqué here: bit.ly/41YZysH

The Commission on Evangelism and Discipleship's Retreat is underway in Kuala Lumpur. Hosted by the Diocese of West Malaysia, members of the Anglican Communion Church Planting Network (ACCPN) and Jesus Shaped Life networks will review the Season of Intentional Discipleship and develop a new strategic plan for evangelism, church planting, and discipleship across the Anglican Communion for the next decade. This retreat is key for shaping the future mission of our churches worldwide. Please pray for wisdom, discernment, and unity as they plan future evangelism and discipleship initiatives for ACC19 and beyond. Learn more about the Commission on Evangelism and Discipleship: bit.ly/3BVI8ln #Anglican #Evangelism #Discipleship

Biodiversity loss and climate crisis will be a major focus at two major United Nations COPs (Conference of the Parties) during October and November. Anglicans will be represented at both, as they advocate for change. - COP16 will focus on biodiversity loss and meet in Cali, Colombia (Oct 21- Nov 1). - COP29 will focus on climate crisis and meet in Baku, Azerbaijan (Nov 11-22). This week, an Anglican delegation led by Bishop Graham Usher is preparing for COP16, where they will call for action on nature loss. Learn more here: anglicancommunion.org/COP16 #COP16 #Anglicans #ChooseHope #ClimateAction #biodiversity @bishopnorwich @Greenanglicans @CofEEnvironment @CommunionForest

Anglican and Orthodox senior bishops and theologians have discussed how their Churches can bear witness to their faith in today’s world, at the annual meeting of the International Commission for Anglican-Orthodox Theological Dialogue (ICAOTD). Read the full story here: bit.ly/3Y2z0Tx