The global Christian faith has witnessed a fracture of monumental proportions, as the bishops of the Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans (GAFCON) announced they are cutting all ties with the Anglican Communion and the archbishop of Canterbury.
This decision marks one of the largest schisms in Western Christianity since Martin Luther launched the Protestant Reformation, with GAFCON citing a rejection of biblical authority as the reason for the split.
GAFCON previously described itself as "a global movement, gathering authentic Anglicans, guarding God's gospel, growing orthodox leaders, and generating missional resources, for the glory of God."
The bishops of GAFCON have declared themselves to be the true Anglican Communion, marking a significant shift in the global Christian landscape.
Author's summary: Anglican communion faces major split.