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Anglican Bishop Who Called Abuse Probe ‘A Witch Hunt’ Starts New Denomination
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (889+ words) An Anglican bishop who called an investigation into his alleged abuse of power "a witch hunt" announced the formation of a new denomination on Christmas eve: The Anglican Reformed Catholic Church. "We seek to provide a stable church home," the…...
World Anglicanism Nears A Historic Breaking Point
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (288+ words) (ANALYSIS) The 2025 Story of the Year in religion is obviously the surprise May 8 election of the first Pope from the United States, Leo XIV. The second-place story,less publicized but important, is the Oct. 16 proclamation of a planned split among the…...
‘Accept Each Other Regardless Of Differences’: Christian Leaders Tackle Division
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (707+ words) The confab brought together leaders from across Christian traditions " including Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant churches " and underscored both the enduring hope for reconciliation, along with the deep divisions that still fracture the global church. Just the sixth Faith and Order…...
Anglican Church Archbishop Wood Accused Of Misconduct
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1162+ words) The Anglican Church in North America, formed after a conservative break with the Episcopal Church over gay clergy and the authority of Scripture, today confronts a dual crisis at the top. Allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power have…...
Why The Anglican Schism Is About More Than Women And LGBTQ Issues
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (746+ words) Religion Unplugged believes in a diversity of well-reasoned and well-researched opinions. This piece reflects the views of the author and does not necessarily represent those of Religion Unplugged, its staff and contributors. This narrative is not only wrong; it's an…...
First Female Archbishop Of Canterbury Sparks African Anglican Divide
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (501+ words) LAGOS, Nigeria " Mixed reactions have followed the recent appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. The 63-year-old was appointed on Oct. 3, and will succeed Justin Welby, who resigned last year over his failure to report serial child…...
Mullally’s Appointment As Archbishop Of Canterbury May Test Anglican Unity
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (412+ words) (ANALYSIS) The announcement that Bishop Sarah Mullally will become the next Archbishop of Canterbury marks an extraordinary milestone in the Church of England's long and complex history " but also sets the stage for a challenging chapter ahead. Mullally, 63, will be…...
Evangelical Pastors More Likely To Be Bivocational These Days
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (630+ words) Working nine to five doesn't cut it for many pastors. Neither does working strictly at one church. The'National Survey of Religious Leaders (NSRL) report'revealed 35 percent of all clergy in the U.S. serve bivocationally, holding an additional job outside of their congregational…...