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Oceania

A young Pakistani bombing survivor recovers in Australia

As a major military operation continues in north-west Pakistan against armed groups, one victim of an extremist attack in the region is quietly recovering in Melbourne after undergoing surgery.

17 June 2014

Abp Welby's message to global summit to end sexual violence in war

Archbishop Justin sends a video message to the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, which is taking place in London from 10-13 June. 

12 June 2014

Celebrating Coming of the Light

1 July 2014 marks the 143rd anniversary of the ‘Coming of the Light’, the occasion that celebrates when the London Missionary Society first landed on Erub, also known as Darnley Island, in Torres Strait.

12 June 2014

Shock death of bishop

Anglican Bishop of Gippsland John McIntyre died on Friday night at Monash Hospital, Clayton, at the age of 62

10 June 2014

Faith-based events to take place at Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict

Anglican leaders will be speaking at two panel discussions at the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, to focus on the role of faith leaders and faith communities in preventing and responding to sexual violence in conflict.

10 June 2014

Parishes urged to welcome men as anti-violence advocates

​Parishes need to welcome men as important bearers of anti-violence messages to other men and boys, according to a report of the Diocese of Melbourne Violence Prevention Program

06 June 2014

Melanesia: Non-violence workshop an eye-opener for men

The Diocese of Central Solomon has successfully completed a three-day workshop on Male Advocacy at the diocesan headquarters during May.

06 June 2014

Indigenous communities, deforestation, youth top Eco-Bishop list

The ecological vulnerability of Indigenous communities, the rapid expansion of deforestation, and the energy of youth for the environment have all emerged as key issues as the Anglican Communion Environmental Network’s Eco-Bishops’ initiative gains momentum.

05 June 2014

New Zealand: Judge lifts stay on Christchurch Cathedral deconstruction

New Zealand's High Court has permitted the deconstruction of ChristChurch Cathedral but the diocese says it won't happen soon.

04 June 2014

Solomon Island churches: "We will work to stem corruption"

Churches in the Solomon Islands have committed to playing an active part in mitigating the root causes of corruption in their country.

04 June 2014