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Catholics and Lutherans commemorate the Reformation together

Pope Francis has attended an eceumenical prayer service in Lund Cathedral at the start of a year of commemorations marking the 500th anniversary of the Reformation

31 October 2016

Anglicans and Oriental Orthodox theologians reach further agreement on the Holy Spirit

The official dialogue between the Anglican Communion and the Oriental Orthodox Churches have reached further agreement on the theological understanding of the Holy Spirit.

31 October 2016

Structural arrangements sought to keep sides in same-sex relationship debate united

The Province of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia is considering “structural arrangements” to keep people with differing views on same-sex relationships inside the Church.

28 October 2016

Bishop speaks out after first Good Friday AFL match announced

An Australian bishop has spoken out after it was announced that the Australian Football League will next year stage its first match to be played on Good Friday.

26 October 2016

Australian churches say "let us help" on migrant crisis

An ecumenical body has said that Australia’s faith communities should be allowed to settle and care for asylum seekers being held in offshore detention centres.

25 October 2016

Bells toll for the dead of Aleppo

A simple act of solidarity with the people of Aleppo by a parish of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland has turned into a global initiative supported by several Anglican churches.

24 October 2016

Independent body to investigate sex abuse complaints

Complaints of church-based sexual abuse in Australia’s internal province of Victoria will be investigated by an independent body with its own board of directors.

24 October 2016

Primate criticises Australian refugee policy

The Archbishop of Melbourne, Philip Freier, has criticised Australia’s migration policy during a “public conversation” in a local theatre.

12 October 2016

Anglicans at forefront of global refugee crisis

Anglicans around the world are continuing to serve in the front-line of assisting refugees and asylum seekers through a mixture of advocacy and practical care.

11 October 2016

New steps on an ancient pilgrimage: Together from Canterbury to Rome

Commnuniqué from the International Anglican Roman Catholic Commission for Unity and Mission following the Iarccum Summit, 30 September - 7 October 2016

07 October 2016