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Salvationists worshipping
USA Southern

Leaders encourage USA Southern to be champions of mission

Commissioners Edward and Shelley Hill inspired and uplifted many at the territory’s commissioning weekend in Atlanta, Georgia

A choir sings on stage
USA Central

Congress underscores unity in Christ and mission

More than 2,200 people gathered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the Belonging 2025 congress

Sir Boyd Tunnock with the territorial leaders of the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory
United Kingdom and Ireland

Order of Distinguished Auxiliary Service: Sir Boyd Tunnock

One of The Salvation Army’s highest honours has been awarded to ‘Scotland’s most famous baker’, Sir Boyd Tunnock

The Salvation Army prepares to celebrate 160th anniversary

One-hundred-and-sixty years ago next month, on 2 July 1865, evangelist William Booth preached to a crowd of people in a large tent in the East End of London, England. This moment is considered the birth of The Salvation Army, which today is a global

Chief of the Staff acknowledges vital partnership during USA National Headquarters visit

The Salvation Army’s Chief of the Staff Commissioner Edward Hill has visited the movement’s USA National Headquarters (NHQ) in Alexandria, Virginia.
Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd in St. Peter's Square
Ecumenism

General’s representative meets Pope Leo XIV; attends inauguration mass

Lieut-Colonels Andrew and Darlene Morgan joined representatives from other churches and faiths at the Vatican to meet Pope Leo XIV

Major Velena Iga (centre) with her award, alongside Melania Trump and Marco Rubio
Modern slavery and human trafficking
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands
Women

International Woman of Courage: Major Velena Iga

Papua New Guinea officer, Major Velena Iga, was one of eight women to receive the International Women of Courage Award in April

The Salvation Army’s global spiritual life survey is live!

Everyone linked to The Salvation Army is invited to participate in an online survey
United Kingdom and Ireland

Worship, witness and open dialogue mark a powerful visit from Commissioners Edward and Shelley Hill

The Chief of the Staff and World Secretary for Women’s Ministries visited Chatham Corps, UK

Ecumenism
The General

The Salvation Army welcomes Pope Leo XIV

General Lyndon Buckingham has welcomed Pope Leo XIV as the new leader of the global Roman Catholic Church

Ghana
Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea
Mali and Burkina Faso
Nigeria
Women

West Africa Women’s Congress inspires faith, unity and empowerment

More than 1,600 delegates from Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Mali and Burkina Faso attended the conference

Lent and Easter
The General
United Kingdom and Ireland

A celebration of faith, hope and love at Easter

The Salvation Army’s international leaders visited Staines Corps, United Kingdom and Ireland Territory, for a Spirit-filled Easter weekend

Ecumenism

Self-giving love: A much-needed antidote

Reflecting on the example of Pope Francis, on his funeral mass and on his words to The Salvation Army. With Lieut-Colonel Andrew Morgan