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Synod in Cyprus reflects on intentional discipleship

Delegates from 11 countries gathered in the Cypriot town of Larnaca last week for a synod meeting of the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf under the of theme “Intentional Discipleship”. 

13 February 2017

The Archbishop of Canterbury expresses shock over child migrant change

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he is shocked and saddened over a government decision to end a scheme to let unaccompanied migrant children in to the UK. 

10 February 2017

Primus of Scottish Episcopal Church announces his retirement

The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church has announced he will retire at the end of July. 

09 February 2017

Anglican Choral Evensong to be celebrated at the Vatican

For the first time ever, Anglican Choral Evensong will be celebrated at the altar of the Chair of St Peter in St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican next month.

08 February 2017

Archbishop of Canterbury and Ecumenical Patriarch commit to tackling modern slavery

The Archbishop of Canterbury and His All-Holiness Bartholomew of Constantinople have pledged to fight modern slavery in its various forms.

08 February 2017

Bishop reveals he was beaten as a youth by man at centre of multiple allegations

A Church of England bishop has revealed he is a survivor of alleged abuse by John Smyth, the man at the centre of multiple claims about incidents at Christian summer camps in the 1970s. 

07 February 2017

Serious Case Review highlights child safeguarding failures

An official review into two separate cases of child abuse at a school in southern England has concluded that there were “missed opportunities to prevent the abuse of children”.

02 February 2017

Archbishop of Canterbury sets out vision for 2017 Primates Meeting

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby writtes to every primate in the Anglican Communion setting out his hopes for the next Primates’ Meeting, in October. 

01 February 2017

Applicants sought for key strategic role at Anglican Communion Office

Newly created post of Chief Operating Officer being advertised at the Anglican Communion Office in London

31 January 2017

Christian agencies rescue child refugee hostel after funding cut

Anglican and ecumenical Christian agencies have come to the rescue of a Greek Orthodox Church-run hostel for child refugees that was facing a funding crisis.

31 January 2017