Anglican divisions deepen as rebel clerics pick rival to first female leader
Summary
Anglican Church leaders in Nigeria are planning to elect a new leader to challenge the authority of the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally. The move highlights deepening divides within the global Anglican Communion over issues such as gender and same-sex unions. This week, a group called Gafcon is meeting in Abuja to select its leader, potentially increasing tensions within the church.Key Facts
- Some Anglican leaders in Nigeria oppose the appointment of Sarah Mullally as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.
- Gafcon is a conservative group within the Anglican Church that disagrees with progressive policies, like those supporting same-sex unions.
- The Archbishop of Canterbury is the leading figure for about 95 million Anglicans worldwide.
- Gafcon plans to elect its own leader as an alternative to Mullally’s leadership.
- The group argues that they represent the majority of the world's Anglicans, although others dispute this claim.
- The meeting involves Anglicans primarily from Africa but also includes members from the Americas and Australia.
- In recent years, disagreements over gender roles and same-sex unions have intensified within the Anglican Communion.
- Some African churches, such as those in Southern Africa, support Mullally's leadership, showcasing differing views on the continent.
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