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Queen Elizabeth joins senior royals, clergy, and faith leaders in service for the Commonwealth

Senior members of Britain’s royal family, led by Queen Elizabeth have attended a Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey.

12 March 2018

Archbishop Hiltz: “There will always be a relationship between the Church of Canada and Cuba”

The Church of Canada will continue to relate with the church in Cuba even if it becomes a diocese of the US-based Episcopal Church.

08 March 2018

US-based Episcopal Church House of Bishops pledges advocacy to end sexual violence

Bishops from the US-based Episcopal Church said they will support moves to end sexual harassment, violence and gender bias.

08 March 2018

Primate of Brazil calls for men and women to fight together for gender equality

Bishop Francisco, Primate of the Anglican Episcopal Church of Brasil has called on men and women to work together for gender equality.

08 March 2018

Chief executive appointed to Archbishop of Canterbury’s Anglican Communion Fund

The Anglican Communion Fund, which supports the Archbishop of Canterbury’s international ministry, has appointed a chief executive.

05 March 2018

Anglican voices heard at UN’s Commission on the Status of Women annual meeting

Women from across the Anglican Communion are travelling to New York to take part in the UN Commission on the Status of Women.

05 March 2018

Anglican Inter Faith Commission envisages regional, provincial and diocesan networks

The new Anglican Inter Faith Commission is looking to create a series of Inter Faith Networks across regions, provinces and dioceses.

02 March 2018

US-based Episcopal Church uses shareholder activism to challenge gun sale practices

After a church-led campaign, major US-retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods won't sell firearm to under-21s, and will stop selling assault weapons.

01 March 2018

Diocese of Pittsburgh reaches “comprehensive agreement” with breakaway churches

The Episcopal Church’s Diocese of Pittsburgh has reached a “comprehensive agreement” with nine parishes that seceded in 2008.

01 March 2018

Episcopal university vice-chancellor moves to reassure students after Charlie Rose furore

The vice-chancellor of Sewanee: The University of the South, has told students that it “continues to stand against sexual misconduct”.

28 February 2018