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Anglicans tell Eco-bishops: “Be prophetic, encourage ecological witness”

A survey has revealed what Anglicans want from their bishops in response to global climate change 

15 August 2014

Archbishops of Canterbury and Australia joint statement on Iraq

Archbishop Justin Welby and Archbishop Philip Freier made a joint statement on the crisis in northern Iraq during press conference in Melbourne, Australia yesterday. 

15 August 2014

Expressions of solidarity on International Memorial Day for "comfort women"

Dr Isabel Apawo Phiri, associate and acting general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), has expressed solidarity with those seeking justice for women who suffered from sexual slavery imposed by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II.

14 August 2014

Abp Welby in Melbourne: Church should pursue 'positive holiness'

Archbishop Justin Welby preaches at inauguration of new Archbishop of Australia during 10-day visit to Anglican primates in the South Pacific.

14 August 2014

Christians worldwide pray for peace in Iraq

Archbishop Francisco da Silva, the Primate of Brazil, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, and the Primate of Australia Philip Freier, are among those joining the worldwide call for prayer

13 August 2014

Argentinean churches rejoice after son of death camp mother found

After searching for more than 35 years, the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo in Argentina have finally found the grandson of one of their founders, Estela de Carlotto.

13 August 2014

WCC commission leadership selected

At the Central Committee meeting of the World Council of Churches (WCC), leadership of the Council’s consultative bodies was announced. 

13 August 2014

Obituary: The Rt Revd Donald Arden

The Rt Revd Donald Arden died peacefully at home in Romsey, surrounded by his family, on 18 July, aged 98

12 August 2014

Archbishop prays for Melanesian Brothers killed during peace work

Archbishop Justin Welby dedicates memorial to martyred Brothers during short visit to the Church of Melanesia - part of a 10-day visit to Anglican primates in the South Pacific. 

12 August 2014

Archbishop of Canterbury visits Anglicans in Papua New Guinea

Archbishop Justin Welby is on a 10-day visit to fellow Anglican leaders in the South Pacific. 

11 August 2014