Mark Thompson

Archbishop of Sydney’s statement on the Abuja Affirmation, Nigeria 2026

I have been enormously encouraged by the breadth and vitality of global Anglicanism displayed at the ‘G26’ meeting in Abuja Nigeria and I wholeheartedly welcome the shared commitment of majority-world Anglican provinces to accept the stewardship of the Anglican Communion. The Abuja Affirmation charts a...

IASCUFO proposals “too little too late” for majority of Anglicans

Plans to redefine Anglican identity and share global leadership between the Archbishop of Canterbury and a new Primatial Council will go to the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC‑19) in Belfast later this year, but the conservative “Global Anglican Council” has already signalled it will have...
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Archbishop of Sydney’s statement on the Abuja Affirmation, Nigeria 2026

I have been enormously encouraged by the breadth and vitality of global Anglicanism displayed...

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