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Archbishop of York launches his own online Advent calendar

Archbishop of York launches his own online Advent calendar

The Archbishop of York, Dr. John Sentamu is to post 24 messages online in preparation for the birthday of Jesus, our Lord and Saviour. 

01 December 2010

Archbishop of Canterbury's visit to Athens

Archbishop of Canterbury's visit to Athens

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams is making a pastoral and fraternal visit to the Archdiocese of Athens from 25 to 28 November, at the invitation of Archbishop of Athens and All Greece Ieronymos.

25 November 2010

Latest updated edition of Church of England's child protection policy published

Latest updated edition of Church of England's child protection policy published

The fourth edition of Protecting All God’s Children, the Church of England’s child protection policy since 1995, has been published today (Wednesday, November 24).

24 November 2010

Church of England General Synod supports Anglican Covenant process

Church of England General Synod supports Anglican Covenant process

The General Synod of the Church of England has voted in favor of continuing the process towards adopting the Anglican Covenant, a set of principles intended to bind the Anglican Communion in light of its differences.

24 November 2010

Church opposes News Corporation's purchase of BSkyB

Church opposes News Corporation's purchase of BSkyB

The Church of England has today added its voice to those calling for News Corporation not to be permitted to buy the remaining shares in broadcaster BSkyB.

22 November 2010

N.I. Prison Chaplains Join Week of Prayer for All Affected by Prison

N.I. Prison Chaplains Join Week of Prayer for All Affected by Prison

The week of 21-27 November is to be designated as ‘Prisons Week 2010’ – a week of prayer for all those affected by prison life across the UK.

10 November 2010

No scrambled Easter message with Real egg, says Bishop

No scrambled Easter message with Real egg, says Bishop

CHRISTMAS may only be a few weeks away but the Bishop of Swansea & Brecon  is urging church schools and Parishes to think about Easter already.

10 November 2010

Statement from Iraq archbishops: "Without your friendship and prayers we feel isolated."

Statement from Iraq archbishops: "Without your friendship and prayers we feel isolated."

"Our Calvary is heavy and it seems long to us. The carnage which took place at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Baghdad, with 58 deaths, among whom two young priests and 67 wounded including another priest, has profoundly shaken us.

08 November 2010

Geneva in solidarity with Haitians as they "move forward in hope"

Geneva in solidarity with Haitians as they "move forward in hope"

It started with a deafening drum roll “earthquake” and ended in joyful songs of praise. “Psalms for Haiti”, held in Geneva’s old town cathedral (Protestant) this 30 October, led more than 400 people in a meaningful exploration of past devastation, present recovery and future hope.

08 November 2010

Bishop Whalon welcomes French offer of help for injured Iraqi Christians

Bishop Whalon welcomes French offer of help for injured Iraqi Christians

Bishop Pierre Whalon welcomes the initiative of the French government to work with the Association d'Entraide aux Minorités d'Orient (AEMO) to bring relief to those Iraqi Christians wounded Sunday in the Syriac Catholic Church in Baghdad, Our Lady of Salvation Church. Eric Besson, Minister of Immigration, announced the initiative publicly. Fifty-eight people died in the attack.

03 November 2010