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Archbishop of Canterbury speaks in House of Lords about London attack

Speaking in Britain’s Upper Chamber, the House of Lords, about the attack in Westminster on Wednesday, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has paid tribute to victims and first responders, speaking of the “deep values" in British society. 

24 March 2017

Church leaders offer prayers after deadly attack in Westminster

The Archbishops of York and Canterbury have offered prayers for those affected by the attack in Westminster which left four people dead and many injured. 

23 March 2017

Appeal for restoration of Malta landmark

An appeal has been launched for the restoration of St Paul’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral in Malta. Towering 200 feet over the seaward approach to Valletta, St Paul’s is a vital part of Malta’s rich cultural heritage.

22 March 2017

Statements from the Primate of All Ireland and the Archbishop of Dublin on the death of veteran Irish Republican, Martin McGuinness

Statements from the Primate of All Ireland and the Archbishop of Dublin on the death of veteran Irish Republican, Martin McGuinness

21 March 2017

Road trip for Chaplaincy in UAE to mark 15th anniversary of Christ Church

To celebrate fifteen years since the consecration of Christ Church in Jebel Ali, to the southwest of Dubai, the Rev’d Tim Heaney and chaplaincy staff made a 240k round-trip, visiting several other Anglican churches.

21 March 2017

Anglican Board of Mission makes twin track Easter appeal

The Anglican Board of Mission, which is the national mission agency of the Anglican Church of Australia, has called on Anglicans to support partners in Jerusalem and Australia to give the gifts of health and education this Easter.

20 March 2017

Church of Ireland Refugee Working Groups Launch Resource on Supporting Asylum Seekers and Refugees

The Church of Ireland’s Refugee Working Groups have launched a new resource on supporting asylum seekers and refugees in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

15 March 2017

Celebration of 15th anniversary of the dedication of Christ Church in UAE

March 8th marked the 15th anniversary of  the dedication of Christ Church, Jebel Ali, located southwest of Dubai in the diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf.

15 March 2017

Anglicans' hopes high as UN conference on economic empowerment of women opens

Optimism, enthusiasm and expectation filled the air as Anglican, Episcopal and Mothers' Union delegates from more than 20 countries around the world gathered for the opening day of the 61st session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York on Monday.

14 March 2017

Anglican Evensong in St Peter's Basilica

Another milestone in relations between Canterbury and Rome took place in the Vatican on Monday as a traditional Anglican Choral Evensong was celebrated for the first time in St Peter’s Basilica.

14 March 2017