1067 Anglican divisions deepen as rebel clerics pick rival to first female leader

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1067 Anglican divisions deepen as rebel clerics pick rival to first female leader  

3 Mar 2026 A conservative Anglican group, Gafcon, is meeting in Nigeria to elect a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally. This move, driven by theological differences, particularly regarding same-sex unions, threatens to further divide the Anglican Communion, potentially leading to a schism. While Gafcon claims to represent the majority of Anglicans, this is contested, and the Anglican Communion, with its diverse global membership, faces a precarious future. 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrz1rx0ejzo

  • Meeting in Nigeria: Conservative Anglican clergy are meeting in Abuja to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury. 
  • Appointment of Sarah Mullally: Sarah Mullally’s appointment as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury has divided opinion in Nigeria and elsewhere. 
  • Views on Female Leadership: Some congregants support the appointment, while others believe that only men should be consecrated as bishops. 
  • Gafcon’s Action: Gafcon, a global movement of Anglicans, plans to elect its own “first among equals” at a meeting in Abuja. 
  • Potential Impact: This move threatens to cause a full-on split within the global Anglican Church. 
  • Reason for Division: The Anglican Communion is divided over theological differences, particularly regarding same-sex unions and the blessing of same-sex couples. 
  • Gafcon’s Stance: Claims to represent the majority of Anglicans globally, but this is disputed. 
  • Gafcon’s Actions: Resolved to “reorder the Anglican Communion,” refusing to participate in Archbishop of Canterbury meetings and encouraging members to sever ties with the Church of England. 
  • Anglican Communion Structure: Comprises 42 provinces in 165 countries, each with its own governance but sharing heritage and worship practices. 
  • Global Influence: The Anglican Communion, the third largest Christian denomination, provides its leaders a significant platform to address global issues. 
  • Internal Structure: The Communion is held together by four “Instruments of Communion”, with the Archbishop of Canterbury at the helm. 
  • Challenges and Proposals: Proposals to broaden leadership and reflect the Communion’s global nature will be discussed, but Gafcon, a significant group, no longer recognises the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC). 
  • Relationship Status: The relationship between the first Anglican church and the rest of the world is increasingly precarious. 
  • Valuing Connection: Some still value the connection with Canterbury, despite disagreements. 
  • Common Goal: Nigerian youth pastor Alexander Olasinde believes Christians should find common ground and avoid grudges.

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