
Nigerian Anglican Church Has Cut Ties With Church Of England
Nigerian Anglican leaders cite moral decline and opposition to same-sex marriage after Sarah Mullally’s appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury, the rationale for their decision.
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has formally severed spiritual ties with the Church of England, declaring its independence after the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury.
In a statement released on Monday October 6, 2025, and signed by its Primate, Most Rev. Henry C. Ndukuba, the Nigerian church described Mullally’s elevation as “devastating” and “insensitive,” accusing the Church of England of disregarding long-standing divisions within the global Anglican Communion.
Bishop …