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Church report accepts physician-assisted dying as new reality

In a nod to changing times, the Anglican Church of Canada’s latest report on physician-assisted dying, rather than opposing the practice, recognises it as a reality. 

14 June 2016

Orlando shooting: "Words of condolence have little value"

The Bishop of Central Florida, the Rt Revd Gregory Brewer, has responded to this weekend’s shooting at an Orlando nightclub by acknowledging that “words of condolence have little value”. 

13 June 2016

Canadian church split over its care of the homeless

A drop-in centre’s criticism of its former host church has sparked controversy, concern and debate among Anglicans in Montreal.

08 June 2016

How the Diocese of Venezuela is helping its community in the midst of crisis

Priests in the Diocese of Venezuela are getting on with everyday pastoral work in the middle of the political chaos, the violence and food shortages which have beset their country.

03 June 2016

Churches invited to support World Environment Day

Churches across the world are being encouraged to engage with World Environment Day this Sunday 5 June and to use it as an opportunity to celebrate God’s creation and help protect the planet.

03 June 2016

US bishops join 'orange day' protest against gun violence

An Episcopalian bishop from Connecticut has called for a national conversation on gun crime in support of a nationwide movement today (2 June) when people across the United States will wear orange to highlight the issue.

02 June 2016

Anglican World magazine showcases global church family

The global family of the Anglican Communion in action is showcased in the latest edition of Anglican World out this week.

31 May 2016

Tent city at Canadian Cathedral 'out of control'

The Dean of a Cathedral in Canada has said a homelessness protest camp is ‘spiraling out of control’. The Very Revd Ansley Tucker called for the tents outside Christ Church Cathedral to be dismantled and alternative accommodation found.

31 May 2016

World summit is "turning point" for humanitarian affairs

The first World Humanitarian Summit was a “turning point” in the way the world works to alleviate the suffering of millions, the UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon said as the summit came to an end. Members of the Anglican Communion were amongst those present for the summit in Instanbul, Turkey.

25 May 2016

"When NGO's leave, faith communities remain", World Humanitarian Summit hears

There needs to be a greater involvement of local and national organisations in policy and decision making process if the world’s humanitarian response is to move from “delivering aid” to “ending need” – that was the message of ACT Alliance general secretary John Nduna to the World Humanitarian Summit today in Istanbul, Turkey.

23 May 2016