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Archbishop of York welcomes Government opt in on EU trafficking directive

Archbishop of York welcomes Government opt in on EU trafficking directive

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, today welcomed the Government's decision to opt in on the EU Directive on Human Trafficking.

23 March 2011

Faith leaders, international aid agencies stand with the church against sexual violence

Faith leaders, international aid agencies stand with the church against sexual violence

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, today welcomed senior church leaders and international development agencies at Lambeth Palace to pledge that the church will play a part in ending sexual violence and to launch a Tearfund report 'Silent No More'.

22 March 2011

Bishop walks for water

Bishop walks for water

The Bishop of Exeter, the Right Reverend Michael Langrish, is to join fellow parliamentarians to walk for World Water Day on Tuesday 22nd March.

22 March 2011

No gentle death: memorial service for murdered Christian Pakistan politician

No gentle death: memorial service for murdered Christian Pakistan politician

A memorial service was held in St Margaret's Church, Westminster, London for Shahbaz Batti the murdered Pakistan Minister of Minorities.

18 March 2011

Archbishop of Canterbury's letter to the Primates of the Anglican Communion

Archbishop of Canterbury's letter to the Primates of the Anglican Communion

In a letter to the Primates of the Anglican Communion, Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams' highlights the persecution of Christians, the earthquakes in New Zealand and Japan, the recent Primates' Meeting, and the Anglican Communion itself.

12 March 2011

Special Meeting of the General Synod of the Church of Ireland

Special Meeting of the General Synod of the Church of Ireland

Special Meeting of the General Synod of the Church of Ireland- Bill relating to the See of Tuam, Killala & Achonry

 

 

07 March 2011

New Confirmation resources inspired by the power of the big screen

New Confirmation resources inspired by the power of the big screen

Two new resources from Church House Publishing are reaffirming the Church's commitment to Confirmation - the point where those who have been baptised make a firm commitment to Christian discipleship.

07 March 2011

Archbishop of York quizzes British Government on BBC World Service budget cuts

Archbishop of York quizzes British Government on BBC World Service budget cuts

The Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, asked a written question in the House of Lords about the cuts to the BBC World Service, to which the Minister replied on 2 March.

07 March 2011

Bishop of Jerusalem to take court action over visa refusal

Bishop of Jerusalem to take court action over visa refusal

The Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem and Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, the Rt. Revd Suheil Dawani has decided to take his case to court after months of unsuccessful efforts to have his residency visa renewed after it was revoked by the government of Israel.

04 March 2011

Archbishops of Canterbury and York strongly condemn murder of Pakistan Minorities Minister

Archbishops of Canterbury and York strongly condemn murder of Pakistan Minorities Minister

The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York have made a statement condemning the murder of Shahbaz Bhatti, Minorities Minister in Pakistan.

02 March 2011