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As of March 20, 2026, an unprecedented meningitis B outbreak in Kent has confirmed 27 cases across four schools and two universities, including one in London linked to the cluster. Two young people have died. Authorities are administering antibiotics and launching a targeted vaccination for 5,000 University of Kent students amid soaring vaccine demand and limited supplies.
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Dame Sarah Mullally, the first woman Archbishop of Canterbury, is undertaking a six-day pilgrimage along the historic Becket Camino route from London to Canterbury. The walk, which marks her upcoming installation, follows the path of Thomas Becket and includes stops at key religious sites. This is the first modern pilgrimage of its kind for an Archbishop before enthronement.
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On January 28, 2026, Sarah Mullally was confirmed as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the Church of England's first female leader. Her appointment highlights divisions within the Anglican Communion over gender and LGBTQ+ issues. Meanwhile, St. Andrew's Anglican Church in Moscow faces internal disputes and service suspensions amid legal and administrative conflicts. In Nigeria, Christian communities pray for abducted worshippers amid ongoing security threats.