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The Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON), which represents millions of Anglicans, issued a statement expressing “sorrow” and suggesting the decision would deepen existing divisions within the Communion. The statement, delivered by GAFCON Primates Council Chairman the Most Reverend Dr. Laurent Mbanda, focused on the theological stance on marriage and sexuality of Mullally.  GAFCON highlighted that the Archbishop-designate has previously voted in favour of introducing the blessing of same-sex marriages in the Church of England and has been outspoken in her views on sexual ethics.  The body also believes these actions and views are contrary to scriptural authority and constitute a failure to uphold her consecration vows to “banish and drive away all strange and erroneous doctrine.” GAFCON also stated that the appointment of a woman to the role makes it impossible for the Archbishop of Canterbury to serve as a “focus of unity” for the entire Communion. “The majority of the A...

The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, The Most Rev’d Dr. Henry C. Ndukuba has appointed The Venerable (Lt Col Rtd) Titilope Ogbonyomi as his new private secretary. The Primate, in the appointment letter signed by the General Secretary of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, The Ven. Dr. Paul Dajur noted that his appointment comes in recognition of his proven commitment, discipline, and diligent service within the Church, especially in the Nigerian Army Protestant Chaplaincy. The appointment of Venerable Ogbonyomi as the Secretary to the Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) takes effect from 1st October 2025, as the immediate past secretary to the Primate, The Ven. Ifeanyi Akunna was recently elected the bishop of the newly created missionary Diocese of Ogaja. Ven. T.E. Ogbonyomi is a retired Lieutenant Colonel and Venerable of the Anglican Communion, who served as the Director of Chaplaincy Services (Protestant) for the Nigerian Army. He had a notable military ca...

After a successful Episcopal Synod held at the Archbishop Vinning Memorial Cathedral Church, Ikeja Lagos on Saturday July 2nd 2022, The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, The Most Rev. Dr. Henry Ndukuba has announced the Translation of Bishops And Newly Elected Bishops in the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion. The Primate asked for Prayers for the Bishops to succeed in their new see. These are: 1. Bishop Olushola Ajayi of Ekiti-Kwara now translated to Ekiti Diocese. 2. Venerable Benjamin Enwuchola, Chief Protocol of the CoN now the Bishop-Elect of Otukpo Diocese. 3. Bishop Emmanuel Okojaja of Niger-Delta West now translated to Niger-Delta Diocese. 4. Bishop Williams Aladekugbe of Oyo Diocese now translated to the Diocese of Ibadan-North. 5. Rev'd Canon Prince Christian Ayim, a priest from Aba Diocese as the Bishop-Elect of Isuikwuato/Umunneochi. 6. Very Rev’d Dr. Isaac Adeyemi Adeniji, the Provost in Egba Diocese as the Bishop-Elect of Ilaje Diocese. 7. Bisho...