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Sanwo-Olu celebrates Diocese of Lagos at 36th annual synod

10+ hour, 5+ min ago  (386+ words) The second session of the 36th Annual Synod of the Diocese of Lagos commenced with an opening service held at Our Saviour's Church, TBS, Lagos, on Monday, May 4, 2026. The synod, which began on Sunday, May 3, is scheduled to run until Wednesday,…...

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Gospel artiste hosts "Shabach Encounter" in Lagos

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (467+ words) Gospel artiste, Sola Cymbal Gospel artiste, Sola Cymbal, is set to host a special praise concert tagged Shabach Encounter in Maryland, Lagos, bringing together several gospel singers for a unique worship experience aimed at inspiring spiritual renewal. The event, scheduled…...

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Global orthodox Anglican leaders cut ties with Archbishop of Canterbury

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (591+ words) Global Orthodox Anglican leaders have officially announced a major restructuring of the Anglican Communion, marking a definitive split from the leadership of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the UK-based "Instruments of Communion. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…...

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Conservative Anglicans press opposition to Church's first woman leader

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (277+ words) Conservative Anglican bishops who oppose the Church of England for the first time appointing a woman as its head said Thursday they had created a new body to lead them. The Global Anglican Future Conference, or Gafcon, named Laurent Mbanda,…...

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Why we severed ties with Wales " Anglican Primate

9+ mon, 3+ day ago  (482+ words) The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has officially severed ties with the Church in Wales, over what it described as a grave departure from biblical doctrine following the election of Rt Rev Cherry Vann, an openly lesbian cleric, as Archbishop…...

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Nigerian Anglican cuts ties with Church in Wales over lesbian Archbishop

9+ mon, 4+ day ago  (370+ words) The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has announced it is severing ties with the Church in Wales following the election of Bishop Cherry Vann, an openly lesbian cleric, as Archbishop of Wales. The decision was made public through an official…...

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Gay marriage in church inevitable, female Archbishop opens up

9+ mon, 6+ day ago  (695+ words) The newly appointed Archbishop of Wales, the Most Rev Cherry Vann, has opened up about the personal and professional challenges she faced hiding her sexuality for decades, as she rose through the ranks of the Anglican Church. This is as…...

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Nigerian Anglican church rejects openly gay election as Archbishop of Wales

9+ mon, 6+ day ago  (498+ words) The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has criticised the election of the Rt. Rev. Cherry Vann, as the Archbishop of Wales, and described it as a further indication of abandonment of the faith once delivered to the saints. Vann, who…...