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United Nations' International Year of the Child

United Nations' International Year of the Child

2009 marks the 30th anniversary of the United Nations' International Year of the Child.

16 February 2009

Archbishop Moxon calls for moral lead in campaign against global warming

Archbishop Moxon calls for moral lead in campaign against global warming

Archbishop David Moxon has told an international press conference that the Anglican Communion should offer "moral leadership" in the campaign against global warming.

12 February 2009

Anglican Communion joins Prayers for Zimbabwe on Ash Wednesday.

Anglican Communion joins Prayers for Zimbabwe on Ash Wednesday.

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion Canon Kenneth Kearon writes: ‘I want to bring to your attention the request of the Primates and Moderators of the Anglican Communion, at their recent meeting in Alexandria, Egypt, that Anglican Churches world-wide observe 25th February, Ash Wednesday, as a day of prayer and solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe.

12 February 2009

Archbishop of Canterbury's Presidential Address at General Synod

Archbishop of Canterbury's  Presidential Address at General Synod

Impressions from the Lambeth Conference; Archbishops' appeal for Zimbabwe and women in the episcopate. General Synod, London

10 February 2009

Primates Meeting Communique

Primates Meeting Communique

The Primates  have today released a letter to the Churches of the Anglican Communion as part of the last day of the Primates Meeting in Alexandria, together with the Report of the Windsor Continuation Group to the Archbishop of Canterbury, released at the same meeting.

05 February 2009

Primates Press Briefing 5th February 2009

At the press briefing the Archbishop of Canterbury said the spirit of the meeting had been very constructive and while people might not have changed their minds on key issues there had been a willingness to listen and to try to find accommodations for each other.

05 February 2009

Statement of concern from the Primates of the Anglican Communion on the situation in Sudan

Statement of concern from the Primates of the Anglican Communion on the situation in Sudan

Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. (Romans 12.12)
As Primates and Moderators of the Anglican Communion, meeting in Alexandria, Egypt on 4th February, 2009, we have been deeply concerned to hear of major obstacles to peace in the Sudan which threaten to undermine efforts to achieve lasting peace and development in the country.

05 February 2009

Statement from the Primates of the Anglican Communion on the Situation in Gaza

Statement from the Primates of the Anglican Communion on the Situation in Gaza

We, the Primates and Moderators of the Anglican Communion, meeting in Alexandria, Egypt, are aware of the great tragedy and human suffering in this region, especially in Gaza at this time.

05 February 2009

Primates Support efforts to improve coordination of Anglican Relief and Development work

Primates Support efforts to improve coordination of Anglican Relief and Development work

The Primates of the Anglican Communion have supported efforts to improve the coordination and effectiveness of Anglican Relief and Development work. The Primates, meeting in Alexandria Egypt, were presented with a report on relief and development work.

05 February 2009

Archbishop of Canterbury vists Greek Orthodox Leader in Alexandria

The Archbishop of Canterbury has received a warm welcome from His Beatitude Theodoros II,  the Greek Orthodox Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and Africa, during a visit to his residence in Alexandria.

05 February 2009