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“We don’t give the death penalty on false evidence” – Court upholds Asia Bibi acquittal

An attempt by Islamic extremists to overturn last year’s acquittal of Asia Bibi, has today been rejected by Pakistan’s Supreme Court.

29 January 2019

Twenty killed as Daesh-related terror group targets cathedral on Philippines island of Jolo

Consecutive bomb blasts at a Roman Catholic cathedral in the Philippines yesterday (Sunday) resulted in the loss of 20 lives. 

28 January 2019

Judicial review of Asia Bibi’s acquittal to take place on Tuesday 29 January

Pakistan’s Supreme Court will hear an appeal on Tuesday against its own decision to acquit a Christian mother, Asia Bibi, of blasphemy.

24 January 2019

Anglican Consultative Council to bring “fragrance of Christ” to the world

The Chair of the Anglican Consultative Council, Archbishop Paul Kwong, wants the Council to bring “the fragrance of Christ” to the world.

18 January 2019

“Justice and only justice you shall pursue” – international prayer for week of Christian unity

Christians in Indonesia have prepared the international material for this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, on the theme of justice.

16 January 2019

First couple to marry under Church of South India’s “Green Wedding” protocol

Anjay and Nisha planted saplings as part of the CSI’s new “Green Wedding” protocol when they married at St Thomas’ Church in Punnackadu.

15 January 2019

A Christmas Message from Archbishop Paul Kwong

A Christmas Message from Archbishop Paul Kwong, Primate of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui (the Anglican Church in Hong Kong), and Chair of the Anglican Consultative Council.

21 December 2018

Two decades of women’s ordination celebrated in the Nippon Sei Ko Kai

The Nippon Sei Ko Kai, the Anglican Church in Japan, has celebrated 20 years of women’s ordination to the priesthood in the Province.

18 December 2018

A Christmas Message from Archbishop Moon Hing

A Christmas Message from Archbishop Moon Hing, the Primate of South East Asia.

17 December 2018

Bishop Samuel Mankhin becomes Moderator and Primate of the Church of Bangladesh

Bishop Samuel Sunil Mankhin of Kustia has become Moderator and Primate of the Church of Bangladesh, succeeding Bishop Paul Sarker.

05 December 2018