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WCC member church in South Sudan launches educational resource on reconciliation

The Episcopal Church of South Sudan and Sudan’s diocese of Wau has developed a course titled “Reconcile - Moving Forward in Peace”, inviting people to be peace-builders this Lenten season.

13 February 2015

Archbishop of Canterbury welcomes new Anglican Communion bishops

Archbishop Welby and his wife Caroline met with new bishops from 22 countries around the Anglican Communion.

09 February 2015

"Celebrate 25 years after Mandela's release by fighting inequality" - Abp Thabo

Archbishop Makgoba called on people of faith to commit to “a new struggle... for social cohesion and the end of inequality.”

05 February 2015

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Tribute to the Revd Canon Mcebisi Xundu

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has paid tribute to a "revolutionary cleric" who is remembered for his rallying cry of "Via, Jesus, Viva!" at church services in the Eastern Cape.

28 January 2015

The Anglican Communion’s Bible initiative report available for e-reader, tablet

“We hope that these electronic versions will enable easy access at a very low cost.” - Stephen Lyon

26 January 2015

WCC condemns attacks on churches in Niger

Attacks in Niger, resulting in the destruction of more than 70 churches and the killing of an undetermined number of people, were strongly condemned by the World Council of Churches (WCC).

23 January 2015

Archbishop Makgoba condemns violence against African migrants in Soweto

Taking part in the World Economic Forum in Davos, I have been shocked at the shooting, looting and killing that has been happening in parts of Soweto

23 January 2015

Christian Aid Supports Thousands Hit By Catastrophic Malawi Floods

Christian Aid is providing emergency assistance to deluged communities in Malawi, in the aftermath of the worst floods the country has seen in nearly two decades.

23 January 2015

Church asks for prayer and support as severe flooding hits Malawi

Torrential rains in Malawi have claimed up to 50 lives and left tens of thousands homeless, as well as threatening harvests.

16 January 2015

S. Sudan: Bishop of Yirol dies

Yirol diocese's Bishop Daniel Deng Abeil has died after a fight with cancer

16 January 2015