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Statement from the Secretary General on the death of Brother Roger of Taizé

Statement from the Secretary General on the death of Brother Roger of Taizé

The news of the death of Brother Roger has saddened Anglicans around the world, and we are especially shocked by the violent manner of his death, which was in stark contrast to his lifelong ministry of peace and reconciliation.

17 August 2005

Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury on the death of Brother Roger of Taiz&eacute:

Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury on the death of Brother Roger of Taiz&eacute:

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has expressed his shock and sadness on learning of the horrific death of Brother Roger of Taizé:

17 August 2005

Archbishop of Canterbury: Newspaper Commentary

Archbishop of Canterbury: Newspaper Commentary

Why were so many people hanging around in the hospital at Kamenge, my wife wanted to know? The answer was that in Burundi, having a clean bill of health has taken on a very particular meaning: unless and until you have paid for your hospital treatment, you simply can't leave

09 August 2005

A Message from the Secretary General to the Archbishop of the Sudan

A Message from the Secretary General to the Archbishop of the Sudan

On behalf of the people of the Anglican Communion I extend our deepest sympathy and prayers as you mourn the death of your Vice President John Garang.

05 August 2005

Seminarians and young priests visit the ACO

The Anglican Communion Office yesterday welcomed a truly global gathering as some 30 course members from the International Study Centre in Canterbury (ICS) made their way to London

05 August 2005

A Statement from the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion

A Statement from the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion

I have been saddened by much of the response to the debate and resolution on the Palestinian / Israeli conflict at the recent meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC), especially among Jewish representatives in Britain. 

28 July 2005

Melanesian Religious Communities Come to Lambeth

Melanesian Religious Communities Come to Lambeth

Members of the Melanesian Brotherhood, joined by members of the Sisters of Melanesia, the Society of St. Francis and the Sisters of the Church, were visiting Lambeth Palace as the special guests of Archbishop Rowan and Mrs. Williams. 

28 July 2005

Statements in response to the London Bombings

Statements in response to the London Bombings

A roundup of recent statements on the London bombings.Items from Sheikh Fawzy el Zefzaf, the President of Al Azhar Interfaith Committee, Afif Safieh, the Palestinian General Delegate to the United Kingdom, Islamic Circle of North America and Bishop Peter Fox, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

27 July 2005

Interfaith Power and Light Second Annual National Conference

Interfaith Power and Light Second Annual National Conference

Interfaith Power and Light held its second annual national conference at Cathedral College in Washington, DC, on July 16-19. Attendees from the 16 state affiliates across the country gathered to discuss how to mobilize a religious response to global warming while promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation.

20 July 2005

Archbishop of Canterbury Praises Anglican Church of Burundi

Archbishop of Canterbury Praises Anglican Church of Burundi

Archbishop Rowan Williams and Mrs. Williams were greeted with jubilant traditional drumming and dancing at their arrival in Bujumbura, Burundi's capital, last Friday. This first-ever visit of an Archbishop of Canterbury to the Province of Burundi comes at a time of rebuilding following years of civil strife in that country.

19 July 2005