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Nippon Sei Ko Kai launch campaign to “free the world of nuclear power”

The Nippon Sei Ko Kai (NSKK) – the Anglican Communion in Japan – is to host an International Forum for a Nuclear-Free World.

03 December 2018

Archbishop hopes Lambeth Conference will be “confident proclamation of good news of Jesus”

The Archbishop of Canterbury has set out his vision for the next once-in-a-decade meeting of the bishops of the Anglican Communion.

26 November 2018

Bishop of Colombo concerned about removal of Prime Minister and dissolution of Parliament

Bishop Dhiloraj Canagasabey has responded “with shock and great dismay” to the “arbitrary” removal of Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister.

16 November 2018

Anglican mission agency Mothers’ Union admitted to the Community of the Cross of Nails

The work of the Mothers’ Union in reconciliation and peace-building has been recognised by the Community of the Cross of Nails.

13 November 2018

Asia Bibi finally released from prison after Supreme Court “blasphemy” acquittal

A Pakistani Christian Mother held in solitary confinement facing the death penalty for a false “blasphemy” allegation, has been released.

08 November 2018

Historic Anglican-Oriental Orthodox Agreed Statement on the Holy Spirit published

The Agreed Statement between Anglican and Oriental Orthodox theologians on the Procession & Work of the Holy Spirit has been published.

02 November 2018

Pakistan’s Supreme Court orders “immediate release” of Asia Bibi after blasphemy acquittal

A Christian mother who has been detained since 2010 after being convicted of blasphemy has been acquitted by Pakistan’s Supreme Court.

31 October 2018

Archbishop Justin visits Patriarch Bartholomew in Istanbul as ICAOTD meets in Cyprus

Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, held a “cordial and informal” meeting with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople.

22 October 2018

Anglicans around the world responded to the annual ecumenical Season of Creation

The annual Season of Creation, which ran from 1 September to 4 October was celebrated by Anglicans around the world in many different ways.

17 October 2018

Asia Bibi awaits judgment on final Supreme Court appeal against “blasphemy” death penalty

Pakistan’s Supreme Court has heard the final appeal of a Christian mother-of-five who was sentenced to death for “blasphemy”.

08 October 2018