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Archbishop of Wales's St David's Day message - Take pride in Wales but be open to the world

Archbishop of Wales's St David's Day message - Take pride in Wales but be open to the world

We can be proud of being Welsh without cutting ourselves off from people of other races and nations, the Archbishop of Wales will say at a St David’s Day service today (March 1, Fri).

01 March 2013

Pope Benedict's contributions to Christian unity

Pope Benedict's contributions to Christian unity

The World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit expressed “profound thanks” on 27 February for the ministry and witness of Pope Benedict XVI as he officially completed his service as head of the Catholic Church.

27 February 2013

Girlguiding should keep God in its Promise and provide space for young to explore their beliefs

Girlguiding should keep God in its Promise and provide space for young to explore their beliefs

A majority of girls and young women surveyed by Girlguiding UK say they believe in a god.

27 February 2013

Ethical investment policy on GMOs adopted

Ethical investment policy on GMOs adopted

The Church of England national investing bodies will actively use their position as investors to encourage a precautionary approach to genetic modification (GM), having adopted an updated and more detailed ethical investment policy on genetically modified organisms (GMOs). 

25 February 2013

Church of England questions Government's redefinition of child poverty

Church of England questions Government's redefinition of child poverty

The Church of England has questioned the Government’s proposals to redefine the way child poverty is measured in the UK

21 February 2013

Church Holds Public Consultation For Next Bishop

Church Holds Public Consultation For Next Bishop

A public consultation meeting was held (Saturday 16th) by the Diocese of Durham to help inform the process of selecting the next Bishop of Durham following the departure earlier this month of the then Right Revd Justin Welby, Bishop of Durham to take up position as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury.

20 February 2013

Work begins to support Whitby Churchyard cliff

Work begins to support Whitby Churchyard cliff

On Wednesday 20th February, work will begin to further secure the East Cliff in the churchyard of St Mary’s Church, Whitby, and to try to prevent further landslips.

20 February 2013

Anglican exploration of Christian attitudes to the Holy Land available online

Anglican exploration of Christian attitudes to the Holy Land available online

A document to help Anglicans around the world to engage more deeply with and become more informed about the issues surrounding the situation in the Holy Land, is online and will soon be available to buy as a book. 

18 February 2013

Archbishop of Canterbury's new Director of Reconciliation

Archbishop of Canterbury's new Director of Reconciliation

he Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is delighted to announce the appointment of Canon David Porter as Director for Reconciliation at Lambeth Palace.

18 February 2013

Archbishop of York says: "Stop Moaning, Start Doing"

Archbishop of York says: "Stop Moaning, Start Doing"

The Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu today launched his new book "John Sentamu's Faith Stories" at Bishopthorpe Palace.

15 February 2013