Historic Shift: GAFCON's Response to First Female Archbishop

GAFCON, a coalition of conservative Anglican churches in Africa and Asia, criticized the Church of England for appointing Sarah Mullally as its first female Archbishop of Canterbury. They claim the Church has lost its leadership authority, placing GAFCON in a prominent leadership position within the Anglican Communion.

In a historic move, the Church of England has appointed Sarah Mullally as its first female Archbishop of Canterbury, a development that has sparked a strong reaction from GAFCON, a coalition of conservative Anglican churches across Africa and Asia.

GAFCON asserts that this landmark decision indicates the Church of England's abandonment of its traditional leadership role within the Anglican Communion. The group expressed its readiness to take on a central leadership position in response to this change.

The appointment of Mullally signifies a significant shift in the religious landscape, with implications for the future direction of the Anglican Church globally, particularly within the GAFCON-led congregations.

(With inputs from agencies.)