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A message from the Archbishop of Canterbury on Pope Benedict's resignation

A message from the Archbishop of Canterbury on Pope Benedict's resignation

It was with a heavy heart but complete understanding that we learned this morning of Pope Benedict’s declaration of his decision to lay down the burden of ministry as Bishop of Rome

11 February 2013

Zambian priest calls on Christians in Africa to fight corruption

Zambian priest calls on Christians in Africa to fight corruption

A Zambian priest has challenged Christians across Africa to stand up and fight corrupt practices that are “soiling the fabric” of many countries on the continent.

08 February 2013

Archbishop of Canterbury meets with Chief Rabbi

The new Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, met with Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks at Lambeth Palace on Wednesday 6th February.

07 February 2013

Pakistan NW frontier's only Christian college receives £2m government grant

Colleges and Universities of the Anglican Communion (CUAC) reports that one of its member institutions, Edwardes College in Peshawar, Pakistan, has received a development grant in the amount of PKR 300 million (US$ 3.1 million)

05 February 2013

Justin Welby confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury at St Paul's Cathedral

Justin Welby confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury at St Paul's Cathedral

The Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Justin Welby, has officially become the Archbishop of Canterbury at a ceremony, known as the ‘Confirmation of Election’, which took place in the context of an act of worship in St Paul's Cathedral today.

04 February 2013

Canada: National Indigenous Bishop to receive Queen's Jubilee Medal

Canada: National Indigenous Bishop to receive Queen's Jubilee Medal

The Anglican Church of Canada's first National Indigenous Bishop, Mark MacDonald, is to receive the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his spiritual leadership while serving Aboriginal communities and his contributions to environmental awareness of Canadians

04 February 2013

Just in time for Lent: Carbon Fast brings environmental realities to life

Just in time for Lent: Carbon Fast brings environmental realities to life

Lent is a time of repentance and fasting, of turning away from all that is counter to God’s will and purposes for the world and all who live in it.

04 February 2013

Video/audio: Interview with Abp of Canterbury-elect and his wife

Video/audio: Interview with Abp of Canterbury-elect and his wife

Justin Welby and his wife were interviewed at the Trent Vineyard Church in Nottingham on Sunday. The church website has this description: John Mumford talks to Archbishop of Canterbury Elect, Justin Welby, and his wife Caroline.

01 February 2013

"Church must fill failing state void" - Archbishop-elect Justin Welby

"Church must fill failing state void" - Archbishop-elect Justin Welby

Justin Welby, the Bishop of Durham, said the financial crisis and a series of scandals had “toppled the idols” on which British society had been based for decades but could open up the way for a wider return to Christianity. 

01 February 2013

Dramatic report from DRC, following substantial support to the Alliance's appeal

Dramatic report from DRC, following substantial support to the Alliance's appeal

The Anglican Alliance has kept you informed about the situation in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo thanks to the constant communication with Bishop Bahati Bali-Busane Sylvestre from the Diocese of Bukabu.

30 January 2013