Alternative See to Canterbury Established in Africa

 

(ZENIT News / London, 09.29.2026).- The Global Anglican Communion was launched in early March 2026, a structure created to «strengthen and support the future life and ministry» of Anglicans in response to the appointment of a woman as Archbishop of Canterbury. Months later, on August 29, the seat of the Global Anglican Communion was established in Abuja, Nigeria.

The statement announced that the decision «was made during our meeting in Recife, Brazil, on Saturday, August 22, 2026.» It notes that «Abuja already holds a significant place in our history: it was there, at the G26 gathering earlier this year, that the Abuja Statement declared that GAFCON (Global Anglican Future Conference) has reordered the Anglican Communion into a truly global Church,” a statement endorsed by the signature of its Chairman, Archbishop Laurent Mbanda.

Senator Booker Calling out Republicans: “This Is How You Do It”

 

Sep 30, 2026

Lawrence O’Donnell highlights Senator Cory Booker’s fiery remarks during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with former Special Counsel Jack Smith. Booker condemned Republican attacks on Smith and accused his colleagues of choosing “Trump over truth” and “crimes over the Constitution.”

Schism in the Anglican Church Finalized

What should be the purpose of any religious discourse? Leo XIV provides the answer in Metz

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Address by Pope Leo XIV at the Conclusion of the Interfaith Meeting in Metz

Leo XIV and His Great Pro-European Speech in France: From Europe’s Roots to Its Future, and Schuman’s Lessons for Today’s World

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Address by Pope Leo XIV during the “At the Roots of Europe for Peace and Unity” Gathering in Metz

A Cardinal at the UN: Here’s How the Holy See Reviewed Current World Events at the United Nations Headquarters

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Address by His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin Secretary of State and Head of the Delegation of the Holy See at the General Debate of the High-Level Week at the Opening of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly

Vatican Presents Its First Oscar Contender

Rafael Llanes

To meet the requirements of the U.S. competition, the film secured a theatrical run at the Lumière Music Hall in Beverly Hills. Following its theatrical release, the production team will complete the necessary steps to submit it for Oscar consideration.

What do attitudes such as revenge, retaliation, and rejection bring about—in the world and within us? Leo XIV answers this question during his final Mass in France

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Homily by the Holy Father at Mass in St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Metz

Leo XIV responds: Is he terrified of the risks of AI, is it systemic abuse within the Church, or has he crossed the line regarding secularism in France?

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Interview in English with Pope Leo XIV on the return flight from his apostolic trip to France

Questions about liturgy: When Words of Absolution Are Changed

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Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

Christian Educational Institutions in India Face Mounting Pressure

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With the tacit backing of the Hindu-nationalist government of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal, the focus of intimidation has expanded from rural prayer meetings to prestigious urban landmarks.

Here’s How the Meeting Between the Pope and 7 Abuse Victims in Lourdes Unfolded (As Told by the Victims Themselves)

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After the Lourdes meeting, five participants spoke to journalists. Olivier Mardi, cofounder of the advocacy group Voix Libérées de Touraine, said the Pope had listened attentively and was aware that the danger of abuse had not disappeared. “He is no fool,” Mardi said

Kills 1 priest, seriously injures 2 others: Here is the surprising response from one of the survivors

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“Do not blame the nation from which the attacker came,” he told those gathered. The evil, he insisted, had been committed by one particular person, who was responsible for his own actions. Others had not committed the crime.

“Metz Gave Europe Its Soul and Its Face” Interview with Father Jacques-Marie Guilmard, Monk of Solesmes

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From the Carolingian liturgical renewal of Saint Chrodegang to the restorative epic of Dom Guéranger in the 19th century, a plunge into the heart of what made Metz the spiritual cradle of Europe.

For Respect Life Month, USA Bishops Requests Prayer and Action on the Abortion Pill

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Through a focused effort of prayer and action to stop the spread of the abortion pill, the Committee on Pro-Life Activities has encouraged the faithful to learn about the dangers of the abortion pill and take action by sending messages to pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies

Schism in the Anglican Church Finalized: Alternative See to Canterbury Established in Africa

Rafael Llanes

Decisions that lacked consensus and deeply divided the faithful have led global Anglicanism to a radical transformation. More than just an internal dispute, GAFCON represents a parallel structure challenging Canterbury from a significant portion of the Anglican world.

Against All Odds, a Catholic School in Gaza Reopens: An Inspiring Story

Alma Recinas

Father Gabriel Romanelli told ACN that the curriculum had to be redesigned to account for the level of trauma suffered by both students and teachers: «Many of the teachers are so traumatized that it is almost as if they were not the same people we knew before the war began.

How megapastor Adam Hamilton could break the GOP’s hold on Kansas

Why is the documentary ‘NAZA’ causing a political storm? Here are 5 things to know.
Religion News Service: From its 25-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival to its vilification by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, “NAZA” is drawing attention for its focus on Israel’s loose calculus of collateral damage in its war in Gaza.

 

How megapastor Adam Hamilton could break the GOP’s hold on Kansas*
The Christian Century: Hamilton is used to being an outlier. As a pastor with evangelical chops, he spent decades building a sprawling, politically diverse congregation in a mainline Protestant tradition where megachurches are rare.
Politico: Democrats are running pastors for office. Republicans are attacking their religious comments.

 

Religious scholars met with Anthropic. What they heard stunned them.*
The New York Times: In a series of private meetings, the company consulted religious scholars to help instill morality into its A.I. models — and make the case that Claude could be conscious.

 

New novel shows what can happen when a megachurch pastor’s wife questions everything
NPR: Juana Summers talks with author Deesha Philyaw about her debut novel, “The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman.”

 

Israel votes next month. American Jews have a role, even without a ballot.
Religion News Service: Often the best way to love a country is to fight for it to do better. If we leave it up to Netanyahu and his cohort of politicians willing to sacrifice everything for power and dominance, then we will never reach a better future.

March for Life reveals 2027 theme, with truth as the focus

Federal appeals court says historic cross, Nativity can remain in Los Angeles public square

Local merchants had rallied to save the historic monument alongside a Nativity display in Los Angeles’ 300-year-old historic center.

About 3,000 people gather in Washington, DC, for rosary pilgrimage

The Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph hosted the Sept. 26 event.

March for Life reveals 2027 theme, with truth as the focus

Retired Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is set to give the keynote address at the Jan. 22, 2027, rally.

Vatican secretary of state says world’s fragmentation starts with forgetting what a human person is

“In a world connected online and disconnected offline, be people of presence,” Cardinal Pietro Parolin said. “In a world asking whether we can remain human, answer with the witness of your lives.”

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We call this SoNoGo - South Park-North Park-Golden Hill & Our Mission: to see the baptized who live in SoNoGo worship in SoNoGo 

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What is the Evangelical Presbyterian Church?

Covenant Church at 30th & Howard  is a Christian church in the tradition of the Protestant Reformation and allied with the EPC [The Evangelical Presbyterian Church] We believe the Scriptures to be the infallible Word of God and our final authority in faith and practice, and we find the historic creeds of the early church (the Apostles’ Creed and Nicene Creed) to be vital expressions of the most important tenets of the global church universal. When the EPC started in 1981, we determined that we would not disagree on the basic essentials of the Christian faith, but on anything that was not essential—such as the issue of ordaining women as officers or practicing charismatic gifts—we would give each other liberty. Above all, we committed ourselves to loving each other and not engaging in quarrels and strife. The result is that when we get together in our regional and national meetings, we spend most of our time in worship and fellowship and almost none in arguing with each other.

‘Trump Is Person MOST Responsible’: Jack Smith Names & Shames POTUS

 

Sep 29, 2026  

#JackSmith #DonaldTrump #January6

Former DOJ Special Counsel Jack Smith delivered explosive testimony on President Donald Trump and January 6, calling Trump the ‘person most responsible’. Appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee voluntarily, Smith detailed the election case, classified documents and alleged efforts to obstruct the transfer of power, all in spite of being threatened by Trump.

Pope Leo says he is not ‘in panic mode’ over AI dangers

Pope Leo says he is not ‘in panic mode’ over AI dangers

In a 23-minute in-flight news conference, the pontiff also answered questions about end-of-life issues and sexual abuse.

Injured Polish priest urges ‘love,’ ‘forgiveness’ after deadly knife attack on convent

Father Adrian Mantykiewicz, who was injured in an attack that left a fellow priest dead, said “we must overcome the evil that happened here.”

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV’s final day in France

On the fourth and final day of his apostolic journey to France, the pope addressed European leaders at the Robert Schuman Conference Center and celebrated Mass at the Cathedral of St. Stephen in Metz.

Church leaders continue to urge Catholics to aid immigrants as government defends deportations

Pope Leo XIV titled this year’s observance of World Day of Migrants and Refugees “Even Just One of These Children,” citing Matthew 18:5: “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.”

Beyond Fear: A Catholic Vision for Artificial Intelligence

Beyond Fear: A Catholic Vision for Artificial Intelligence | EWTN News Special  Catholic leaders including Sara Anderson of Pushpay, writer Arthur Brooks, and Joel Chakra of the Tim Tebow foundation discuss the benefits and dangers of AI in light of Pope Leo's recent encyclical. Watch

The Hidden Catholic Faith of the Baltics | EWTN News Special What does Catholic faith look like today in the Baltic states? EWTN News correspondent Colm Flynn travels through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia to discover... Watch

Hope After 9/11, Stories of Faith and Courage | EWTN News Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, EWTN journalist Colm Flynn travels to New York, Shanksville and the Pentagon to meet survivors, witnesses and clergy.... Watch

The Making of a Missionary Pope: The Journey of Leo XIV From his Chicago roots and Augustinian formation near Philadelphia to decades of missionary service in Peru and leadership in Rome, four places helped shape Robert Prevost into Pope Leo XIV..... Watch

Inside Sagrada Familia: The Night Gaudí's Dream Lit the Sky | EWTN Vaticano Pope Leo XIV is in France for his historic Apostolic Journey — but just months earlier, another papal visit marked a defining moment for one of Europe’s most extraordinary churches... Watch

Beatification of Fulton Sheen | EWTN News Also, don’t miss our recent coverage of the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.  Watch

The future of the church is radical empowerment of the laity

Crawfish and lizards and mice, oh my! Photos from the Blessing of the Animals Animals play a part in our spiritual lives Q&A WITH LOUISE HANSEN

Go a little crazy on St. Francis Day BY RHONDA MAWHOOD LEE

‘Looking Up: A Birder’s Guide to Hope Through Grief’ BY COURTNEY ELLIS

‘Damned If She Does: Why Women Quit Church and What It Means for the Future of Religion’

By Sarah Stankorb

Women leaving churches is a sign of American churches’ decline, an author and reporter writes in this excerpt from her new book.

The future of the church is radical empowerment of the laity

By K. Kale Yu

A pastor and scholar asks if our current survival strategies are based on a flawed premise.

When it comes to stewardship, the ask is not the problem

By Kevin A. Eastway

Fundraising is patient work rooted in relationships, mutual care and shared mission, writes a consultant.

God meets us in the things we love. That includes serving as a drum major

By Jonathan R. Whitfield

A campus chaplain reflects on his own college days and how striving toward a goal revealed God’s larger plan for him.

New study documents affordable housing across the country built on faith land

By Nadia A. Mian

The online, searchable survey of almost 10,000 units of housing shows trends and patterns as congregations and denominations seek to use their properties to serve their communities.

Healing the land and building community

By Stephanie Hunt

A North Carolina nonprofit is partnering with a local congregation to grow a holistic development model, creating affordable housing while restoring the land and nurturing relationships.