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Oceania

Churches damaged by New Zealand earthquake

Two people have been killed and many more injured following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the New Zealand town of Kaikoura this week.

17 November 2016

Nordic faith communities expand faith-based gender justice network

An international network of faith-based organisations committing to working together to fight for gender justice is continuing to expand.

16 November 2016

New study explores growth and decline in the Anglican Communion

A new academic study into growth and decline in the Anglican Communion will be marked by a day conference and the publication of a new book.

15 November 2016

Primate welcomes refugee resettlement plan

Hundreds of refugees held in Australian detention centres on the islands of Nauru and Manus could be resettled in the US under plans announced yesterday.

14 November 2016

Christian and Muslim leaders condemn "aggressive tendencies and criminal acts"

A summit of Christian and Muslim leaders have said that hatred, humiliation and persecution based on distorted understandings of the Bible or Qur’an “offends God.”

10 November 2016

New building for Australia's Moore Theological College unveiled

The keys to the new teaching and learning centre for Sydney diocese’s theological college have been handed over to principal Dr Mark Thompson this week.

08 November 2016

Christian and Muslim leaders discuss respect for human dignity

Delegations of Muslim, Catholic and Anglican leaders are in Tehran for the fourth Christian-Muslim Summit of Religious Leaders.

07 November 2016

Sydney Diocese tackles domestic violence

Ministers in the Australian diocese of Sydney receive compulsory training in domestic violence as part of attempts to provide the best pastoral care for victims of DV.

04 November 2016

Anglican leaders advocate for Christians in Muslim-majority countries

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has led a delegation of Anglican leaders to the Muslim Council of Elders at a meeting in Abu Dhabi.

03 November 2016

Australian aid agencies honour Anglican missions' chief

The executive director of the Australian Board of Mission has received an award from the country's aid agencies for his "outstanding contribution" to the sector.

02 November 2016