Archbishop of Uganda protests appointment of LGBTQ+ ally to lead Anglican Church

Archbishop of Uganda Protests Appointment of LGBTQ+ Ally to Lead Anglican Church

Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Rev. Steven Kaziimba Mugalu, expressed strong opposition to the appointment of Dame Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury due to her support for same-sex marriages.

Statement from Archbishop Kaziimba

In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on October 3, Archbishop Kaziimba described the appointment as a serious rupture within the Anglican Communion and a harmful decision by the Church of England:

“I am writing to share the sad news that the Rt. Sarah Mullally, the Bishop of London, has been appointed as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Our sadness about this appointment is her support and advocacy for unbiblical positions on sexuality and same-sex marriage that reveal her departure from the historic Anglican positions that uphold the authority of Scripture for faith and life…. Church of Uganda considers this appointment to further deepen the tear in the fabric of the Anglican Communion that began in 2003 with the [Episcopalian Church] consecration as Bishop of a divorced father of two living in a same-sex relationship.”

Context of the Rift in Anglican Communion

Archbishop Kaziimba referred to the 2003 consecration of Gene Robinson, a gay priest in a same-sex relationship, as the starting point of this division within the global Anglican community. Robinson’s elevation by the Episcopal Church, the American branch of the Anglican Communion, initiated a deepening split over issues of sexuality.

The Church of Uganda views the current appointment as continuing the separation from traditional Anglican teachings based on biblical authority.

Summary

Archbishop Kaziimba strongly criticizes Sarah Mullally's appointment, viewing her support of LGBTQ+ issues as a departure from biblical Anglican doctrine that threatens the unity of the Anglican Communion.

Author's note: This conflict highlights ongoing tensions within the Anglican Church over interpretations of scripture and inclusion.

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