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Archbishop calls for calm after violent university protests

The Archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Makgoba, has appealed for calm after violent protests gripped universities across South Africa.

26 September 2016

Mothers' Union "simply the best" says Archbishop Welby

“The world’s greatest women’s group” – that’s how the Archbishop of Canterbury described the MU at its 140th anniversary celebration. 

23 September 2016

Seafarers mission comes to aid of Hanjin crew members

The global Anglican agency Mission to Seafarers has come to the aid of stranded crew members working for Hanjin Shipping.

22 September 2016

Strong welcome for UN refugee agreement - but action must follow

Anglicans have welcomed the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants, which was agreed by world leaders at the UN on Monday.

22 September 2016

Mothers' Union returns home for 140th anniversary celebrations

More than 3,000 MU members will gather from all corners of the globe tomorrow (Thursday) to celebrate the mission agency’s 140th anniversary.

21 September 2016

UN hears of Anglicans' refugee and migrant experience

The Archbishop of Central Africa has told the UN secretary general that “hospitality, reconciliation and love are our most formidable weapons against hatred and extremism.”

19 September 2016

Re-hospitalised Archbishop Desmond Tutu thanks well-wishers

The Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town, Desmond Tutu, has turned to social media to thank well-wishers after he was once-again hospitalised. 

19 September 2016

Ugandans discus sex education, land grabbing and Janani Luwum anniversary

The Church of Uganda adopted a 10-year master strategic plan when its Provincial Assembly held its biennial meeting last month in Mukono.

15 September 2016

Archbishop Desmond Tutu discharged from hospital

The Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town, Desmond Tutu, has been discharged from hospital after undergoing what has been described as “a minor surgical procedure”

15 September 2016

International focus on refugees, asylum seekers and migrants

Two major international events will be held next week to improve the lives of refugees and asylum seekers.

14 September 2016