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Stolen heart of Saint Laurence O’Toole to be returned to Dublin’s Christ Church Cathedral

A priceless relic of the patron saint of Dublin will be returned to Christ Church Cathedral in the city tonight, six years after it was stolen.

26 April 2018

Archbishop of York speaks out 25 years after racially-motivated murder of Stephen Lawrence

The British government has announced an annual memorial day in honour of a teenager who was killed in a racist attack 25 years ago.

25 April 2018

Season of Intentional Discipleship sparks growing worldwide movement

Anglicans around the world are joining in a movement of discipleship, equipping each other to spread the power of the Gospel.

24 April 2018

Anglican-Jewish Commission releases communiqué from recent meeting

Members of the Anglican-Jewish Commission discussed issues of immigration and minorities at their meeting in Jerusalem last month.

23 April 2018

Bishop welcomes proposed plastic ban

The Church of England’s lead bishop on the environment endorses the United Kingdom's Government environment initiatives.

20 April 2018

Justin Welby breaks ground on new library

Archbishop of Canterbury breaks ground for Lambath Palace Library to house its historical colelction and provide better access to public.

20 April 2018

Archbishop of Canterbury convenes high-level Commonwealth freedom of religion discussion

Parliamentarians and religious leaders from 11 countries gathered at Lambeth Palace for two-days of discussions on religious freedom.

19 April 2018

Canadian Anglicans to pray for the peace of Jerusalem

Anglicans in Canada are being asked to pray for the peace of Jerusalem next month, on a date designated Jerusalem Sunday by the province.

19 April 2018

Faith leaders call for urgent climate change action at Commonwealth heads of government meeting

Former Archbishop Rowan Williams and other faith leaders urge Commonwealth heads to turn “words into action” on climate change.

18 April 2018

World Council of Churches calls for immediate ceasefire in Syria

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has issued a statement urging the international community to end the cycle of violence in Syria.

17 April 2018