Topic: The Anglican Communion

Why the Church of England rejected female bishops

Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams said the vote against female bishops was 'not intelligible' to the British or global public. The proposal was passed by the bishops and priests, but not by the Church of England's laity.

Africa warms to new Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby

Global News Blog Who is new Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby?

As Anglican Church picks new leader, gay marriage weighs heavily

Episcopal approval of same-sex blessings: Will it hurt church's global ties?

Episcopal Church: Largest to approve same-sex union blessing (+video)

Pope terror plot broken up with six arrests by British authorities

Pope Benedict XVI travels to Britain this week, where indifference and outrage awaits

Church of England considering women bishops

Vatican welcome to Anglicans boldest move since Reformation

Breakaway Episcopalians install a new archbishop

Conservative bishops propose a competing North American Anglican church

World

Traditionalists lay out bold challenge to Anglican leadership

Private philanthropy's global reach