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Conservative Anglicans Form Global Council to Challenge Canterbury

3/6/2026

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The Global Anglican Council was established by conservative Anglicans in Nigeria to challenge the Archbishop of Canterbury.
The council was announced on Thursday and includes bishops, clergy, and lay members with voting rights.
Rwandan Archbishop Laurent Mbanda was elected chair, emphasizing shared power over a traditional leadership role.
Bishop Paul Donison said the current structures do not meet the needs of most Anglicans and urged conciliar leadership.

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The Global Anglican Council was established by conservative Anglicans in Nigeria to challenge the Archbishop of Canterbury.
The council was announced on Thursday and includes bishops, clergy, and lay members with voting rights.
Rwandan Archbishop Laurent Mbanda was elected chair, emphasizing shared power over a traditional leadership role.
Bishop Paul Donison said the current structures do not meet the needs of most Anglicans and urged conciliar leadership.