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Church of England launches authorised Persian (Farsi) translation of Holy Communion liturgy

Wakefield Cathedral was packed on Saturday for a “Persian Celebration Service” which included the launch of a Farsi Holy Communion.

04 March 2019

Anglican leaders from United Kingdom and Ireland gather for regional Primates’ Meeting

The latest in a series of Regional Primates’ Meetings taking place before next years Lambeth Conference ook place this week in Armagh.

01 March 2019

Anglican and Roman Catholic Archbishops of Dublin appeal for return of The Crusader’s head

The Anglican and Roman Catholic Archbishops of Dublin have made a joint appeal for the return of human remains stolen from a Church.

28 February 2019

Mothers’ Union: One of Anglican Communion’s greatest gifts to worldwide Church – Abp Welby

Archbishop of Canterbury commissions new Mothers’ Union Worldwide President during service in London’s Southwark Cathedral.

27 February 2019

World Anglican Centre could become first Anglican presence in Jesus’ birthplace Bethlehem

The Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, Suheil Dawani, has met the Mayor of Bethlehem to discuss a new World Anglican Centre in Bethlehem.

26 February 2019

European Union in €2 million Euro scheme to promote Celtic saints David and Aidan

A cross-border initiative has been announced to promote two medieval Celtic saints: Welsh St David and his pupil, Irish St Aidan.

26 February 2019

Archbishop decries desecration as vandals steal mummified head from Dublin church’s crypt

Thieves have stolen the head from an 800-year-old mummified body, known as “The Crusader” from the crypt of a church in Dublin.

25 February 2019

Church of England to convene high-level investor meeting to consider dam safety

Investors with combined assets of more than £3 trillion have welcomed mining company BHP’s announcement on tailings dam safety.

19 February 2019

Bishop calls for stronger controls on advertisements for gambling and betting

The Church of England’s Bishop of St Albans has welcomed new restrictions on advertising for gambling-related products and services.

13 February 2019

Tributes paid following the death of former Church of England evangelist Michael Green

Tributes have been paid following the death, at the age of 88, of the renowned evangelist, theologian and apologist Dr Michael Green.

08 February 2019