A global body of conservative Anglicans representing around 40 million members, mostly from Africa, has officially cut ties with the new pro-LGBT, female archbishop of Canterbury.
The group ‘Where’s Welby’ says it was barred from worship at a cathedral while climate protesters were welcomed inside – sparking claims of discrimination and censorship from church authorities.
The failure of Anglican leader Justin Welby to act on 'horrible' abuse allegations that stretch back to 1982 allowed further abuse to occur, according to a recently published review.
Archbishop Justin Welby joined Francis on the altar at St. Paul's Outside the Walls and commissioned the assembled Anglican and Catholic prelates in pairings to return to their home nation to promote Christian unity.
Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby highlighted ecological concerns during a homily at the Catholic Basilica of St. Bartholomew while calling on Anglicans and Catholics to cooperate more fully.
A statement issued by the Dicastery for Christian Unity about the week-long summit explained that 'the bishops will pray, reflect and learn from one another. The aim is to discuss ways of growing together in joint witness and mission in the world.'