The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has officially severed spiritual ties with the Church of England, following the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

In a statement issued in Abuja, the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Most Reverend Henry Ndukuba, described the development as “devastating” and “insensitive,” accusing the Church of England of deepening divisions within the global Anglican community.

Nigerian Anglicans Reject Pro-LGBTQ, Female Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has made a resolute appeal to the Anglican Church of Uganda to denounce the newly enacted anti-LGBT law in the country.

Archbishop of Canterbury urges Anglican church of Uganda to reject anti-LGBT law

The Church of England had announced its decision to bless same-sex couples few days ago but there are signs that the momentous move has divided the global Anglican church.

Opposing voices emerge from Anglican churches over blessing same-sex couples

anglican-church

Anglican Church, News on Anglican Church, stories on Anglican Church, articles on Anglican Church, Anglican Church stories at Wion, Anglican Church news, Anglican Church latest news

anglican church

Nigerian Anglicans Reject Pro-LGBTQ, Female Archbishop

Archbishop of Canterbury urges Anglican church of Uganda to reject anti-LGBT law

Opposing voices emerge from Anglican churches over blessing same-sex couples