The Church of England is facing a seismic schism, with the conservative Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans (Gafcon), representing nearly 40 million members—ten times the UK’s Anglican population—declaring itself the authentic Anglican Communion.
Gafcon announced it has severed ties with progressive factions, accusing them of abandoning biblical authority and pursuing a “revisionist agenda.”
The group stated, “We cannot remain in communion with those who forsake the inerrant word of God.”
Over the past two decades, the denomination has continued a leftward drift.
In early October 2025, The Gateway Pundit reported that far-left Sarah Mullally was announced as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, marking the first time a woman has been chosen for the position.
Her election by the College of Canons was formally confirmed by King Charles III, and Mullally will be officially installed at Canterbury Cathedral in March 2026. Her appointment may have served as a tipping point for the conservative majority.
A self-described feminist, she is also an open advocate of abortion and has supported initiatives such as LGBT+ History Month.