Anglicanism News Archives

News and commentary about Anglicanism.

Female Bishops Further Divide Vatican and Church of England

18 Jul 2014
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Kyle Glatz

The Church of England's decision to allow female bishops might hinder the relationship with Catholics. The General Synod of the Church of England recently voted to overturn the rule that banned female...

Church of England Votes to Allow Women Bishops

15 Jul 2014
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Krista R. Burdine

In an historic vote, the governing body of the Church of England voted Monday to allow women bishops within the church. This decision raises the leadership ceiling above the current level which allows...

Religions Offer Divine Assistance for World Cup

25 Jun 2014
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Krista R. Burdine

World Cup fever has once again seized the globe with a religious fervor extending from the humblest worshiper to the highest religious office in the world. In a world growing increasingly critical...

The First Openly Gay Bishop Gets Divorce

13 May 2014
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Alison Lesley

Mark Andrew (top left) and Bishop Gene Robinson (right and bottom left) during their civil ceremony in 2008 First openly gay Episcopal Bishop, Gene Robinson announced that his marriage is coming to an end,...

Church of Ireland Elects First Female to Serve as Anglican Bishop

27 Sep 2013
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Alison Lesley

Newly appointed bishop, Pat Storey, is given a book about the history of St. Augustine's Church, where she was a reverend. In a meeting on Thursday, September 19, the Church of Ireland appointed rector...

Ugandan Reverend Levi Okello Says NO To Sunday Funerals

09 Sep 2013
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Alison Lesley

Reverend Levi Okello, the priest at a small church in Uganda, has announced that Sunday funerals will no longer be allowed to take place. St. Luke’s Church in Uganda, Chakwara was first started...

The Church of England backing down on same-sex marriage legislation: A sign of our times?

23 Jul 2013
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Alison Lesley

A widely debated issue these days is the issue of same-sex marriage. People from all walks of life can easily be polarized when it comes to this controversial issue. On the secular front, more and more...