Conservative Anglicans, meeting in Nigeria, are set to elect a rival spiritual leader to Sarah Mullally, the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, potentially leading to a significant schism within the global church.

• This action by Gafcon, a movement of "authentic Anglicans," comes just weeks before Archbishop Mullally's official installation.
• The division stems largely from theological differences, particularly regarding the consecration of women as bishops and blessings for same-sex couples.
• The Anglican Communion, a global family of 42 provinces spanning 165 countries, is facing an unprecedented challenge to its unity and leadership structure.