top of page
In 1995
David W. Virtue, D.D., established VIRTUEONLINE, an Episcopal/Anglican Online News Service dedicated to serving orthodox Anglicans around the globe. The service has successfully reached nearly 4 million readers across 204 countries.
Commentaries by
David W. Virtue
A Brief History of Anglicanism in North Africa
Historic consecration will mark a milestone for the Anglican Communion By David W. Virtue in Tunis www.virtueonline.org May 8, 2025 The...
DEATH BY A THOUSAND CUTS - ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
COMMENTARY By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org May 5, 2025 The Anglican Church in Canada is in deep trouble. Its very future...
LUTHERANS AND EPISCOPALIANS CLASH OVER CONSCIENCE
COMMENTARY By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org May 2, 2025 Lutherans and Anglicans are on opposite sides of the fence over...
Subscribe to Our Stories
Get a daily summary of Anglican news from around the world.
Exclusive News and Analysis
A Brief History of Anglicanism in North Africa
Historic consecration will mark a milestone for the Anglican Communion By David W. Virtue in Tunis www.virtueonline.org May 8, 2025 The...
DEATH BY A THOUSAND CUTS - ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA
COMMENTARY By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org May 5, 2025 The Anglican Church in Canada is in deep trouble. Its very future...
LUTHERANS AND EPISCOPALIANS CLASH OVER CONSCIENCE
COMMENTARY By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org May 2, 2025 Lutherans and Anglicans are on opposite sides of the fence over...
News From Around the World
Tunisia's Christian Heritage includes the Famous Martyrs of Carthage
Tunis will witness the consecration of the first elected Anglican diocesan bishop of North Africa By David W. Virtue in Tunis...
NEW STATISTICS TELL A DIRE STORY: DECLINE ON THE MIND OF THE TEC HOUSE OF BISHOPS Anglican Watch May 2, 2025
Ed: The news below comes as no surprise to us, given the ongoing issues with integrity and clergy discipline in Episcopal Church, as well...
NIGERIA: Attacks Are ‘Premeditated, Well-Planned, Coordinated’
By K.C. Nwajei THE LIVING CHURCH April 30, 2025 An archdeacon presides at a mass grave for victims of a massacre. | Diocese of Jos ...
Church of England
Who will be the next leader of the Church of England?
OPINION By George Pitches PREMIER CHRISTIANITY 30 April 2025 The position of Archbishop of Canterbury has been vacant since January...
UK: Should the Church Commissioners pay slavery reparations?
By Ian Paul https://www.psephizo.com April 10, 2025 Project Spire is the name that has been given to the Church Commissioner’s...
The Background Story to Justin Welby
By Dr. Marianne Leeds Special to VIRTUEONLINE www.virtueonline.org April 9, 2025 Welby did not read Theology at Cambridge. He studied...
Viewpoints by David Virtue
Pope Dies // Francis’s Legacy Analyzed // King Charles Dumbs Down Easter // UK Court Rules Against Trans Madness // Iran: Christianity rises as Islam falls // CofE Reparations Slammed //
Tanzania Archbishop Denied Access to Zanzibar Cathedral over Easter Christ is risen! So what is next? If Jesus is risen then put your...
Largest/Fastest Shift in U.S. History // Church Attendance on Rise // New ABC Could Be a Woman // Welby Wobbles Again // ACNA Archbishop Urges Fidelity to the Gospel // ACNA gets new Bishop //
Florida Diocese Tries 3rd time to elect Bishop // Nigeria Worst Christian Killing Field // 1 in 12 Christians Face Deportation “No man...
VIRTUEONLINE VIEWPOINTS MARCH 21, 2025
Church in Disarray // Evangelical Christian imprisoned over “they/them” rejection // GAFCON Primates Miss Moment to Diss Canterbury // NY...
Culture Wars
The UK Court Ruling Shutting Down Trans Madness Is a Welcome Respite
By John Zmirak THE STREAM April 17, 2025 Imagine if in the Gospel narrative of the Gadarene swine, at some point along their thunderous...
Will America Rescue the United Kingdom Again?
By Gavin Ashenden THE STREAM April 11, 2025 We were warned that the Left was conducting a long march through the institutions in...
Sociologist's new book explains why organized religion has lost relevancy
(RNS) — Christian Smith’s research shows traditional religion isn’t just declining. It’s culturally obsolete. “Why Religion Went...
As Eye See It
Episode Description
In this conversation, Rev. Chandler Wiley and Rev. Dr. Shane Copeland engage with Dr. Gillis Harp to explore the significance of...
LOST IN TRANSLATION
by David G. Duggan © Special to VIRTUEONLINE www.virtueonline.org April 30, 2025 For 36 years I’ve lived halfway between two pillars of...
“Francis seemed so close, yet he was so far away from the gospel”
Theologian and pastor Leonardo De Chirico, a world specialist on Roman Catholicism, analyses the Pope's legacy. By Daniel Hofkamp...
Reformation and Renewal
Can PB Sean Rowe and his bishops turn the Episcopal Church Around? Is aligning itself with the culture a winning strategy?
By David W. Virtue, DD www.virtueonline.org December 13, 2024 A lot is being made of culture, realignment and restructuring as churches...
Children’s charity rejects Christmas donation from Archbishop Justin Welby
The Children’s Society said it is committed to supporting survivors of abuse and accepting the donation would not be consistent with its...
Theology, History and Science
The Dead Sea Scrolls for Beginners
A Primer on What They Are, Who Wrote Them, and Why They Matter By Michael F. Bird May 5, 2025 Dr. Andrew Perrin explores key topics...
CHURCH IS NOT AN OPTIONAL EXTRA FOR CHRISTIANS
By Chuck Collins www.virtueonline.org April 25, 2025 “Church” isn’t an optional extra for Christians. Anglicans understand that church...
The Poor Always With Us
By David G. Duggan © Special to Virtueonline www.virtueonline.org April 18, 2025 There’s very little in life that I hate more than...
bottom of page