The conference, attended by 1,300 delegates from 52 countries, including over 300 bishops and more than 450 clergy, rejected the Church of England’s decision and the authority of any Anglican denomination that accepts homosexuality.
The Kigali Commitment, a statement released by GAFCON delegates, refers to the blessing of same-sex unions as “pastorally deceptive and blasphemous.”
Citing the 1998 Lambeth Conference’s Resolution I.10, the document reaffirms the stance that homosexual practice is incompatible with Scripture and advises against legitimizing or blessing same-sex unions.
GAFCON delegates, joined by the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches, are calling for a reset of the Anglican Communion and no longer recognize the Archbishop of Canterbury as an Instrument of Communion.
They seek to establish a clear identity and robust leadership structure for orthodox Anglicans worldwide.
In response, a spokesperson for Lambeth Palace, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s official residence, emphasized the importance of working together and engaging in open discussions to maintain unity within the Anglican Communion.
The Church of England’s General Synod had voted in February to allow priests to bless same-sex couples, though its formal teaching on marriage and authorized liturgies remain unchanged.
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