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GAFCON Gathers in Nigeria to Challenge Church Leadership

3/3/2026

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Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) will convene in Nigeria to elect a leader challenging the Archbishop of Canterbury.
GAFCON opposes liberal trends, including the Church of England's appointment of its first female Archbishop.
GAFCON represents a majority of practicing Anglicans and seeks a new leadership structure.
A Nigerian priest expressed hopes that bishops uphold scripture.
GAFCON says it remains part of the Communion with orthodoxy.

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Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) will convene in Nigeria to elect a leader challenging the Archbishop of Canterbury.
GAFCON opposes liberal trends, including the Church of England's appointment of its first female Archbishop.
GAFCON represents a majority of practicing Anglicans and seeks a new leadership structure.
A Nigerian priest expressed hopes that bishops uphold scripture.
GAFCON says it remains part of the Communion with orthodoxy.