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That they may have Life

That they may have Life

At its best politics is about values, about what we consider most important. That is what faith is about too. Both go to the heart of the matter. In their different ways they affect fundamentally how we live together in God's creation.

25 May 2001

Interfaith award to Archbishop and Mrs Carey

Interfaith award to Archbishop and Mrs Carey

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, and his wife, Mrs Eileen Carey, were presented with the International Council of Christians and Jews Interfaith Gold Medallions in a ceremony at Lambeth Palace yesterday evening.

25 May 2001

Lambeth Degree conferred on Governor-General designate of Australia

Lambeth Degree conferred on Governor-General designate of Australia

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, today (22 May 2001) conferred the Lambeth Degree of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt) on the Archbishop of Brisbane, Dr Peter Hollingworth, Governor-General Designate of Australia.

24 May 2001

Secretary General urges prayer priority in troubled times

Secretary General urges prayer priority in troubled times

Just today I am hearing about life and death situations in Central Africa, Palestine, West Africa, while attending the meeting of the Inter Anglican Standing Commission on Mission and Evangelism in the Province of Southern Africa. 

18 May 2001

Appointment of the Bishop to Prisons

Appointment of the Bishop to Prisons

The Bishop of Worcester, The Rt Rev Peter Selby has been appointed The Bishop to Prisons. He will take up this appointment in September, succeeding the Rt Rev Robert Hardy, who will retire as Bishop of Lincoln later this year.

16 May 2001

Church role in fighting AIDS in Africa

Church role in fighting AIDS in Africa

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, described the crisis caused by HIV/AIDS in Africa as a "staggering problem, driven by dire poverty." He has first-hand experience of the conditions in many African countries where AIDS is rife, through his visits as leader of the world-wide Anglican Communion.

16 May 2001

Appointment of Bishop of Gibraltar in Europe

Appointment of Bishop of Gibraltar in Europe

The Archbishop of Canterbury along with the Bishop of London and the Bishop of the Lusitanian Church in Portugal, have appointed the Right Revd Geoffrey Rowell to be the next Bishop of Gibraltar in Europe.

16 May 2001

Statement from Canon James Rosenthal Editor ACNS

Statement from Canon James Rosenthal Editor ACNS

In a spirit of reconciliation, I wish to express to Mr David Virtue, Editor of the Virtuosity Digest, my sincere regret if I have caused him any embarrassment in connection with a story appearing on the ACNS on 2 November 2000 (ACNS 2292 - ACNS - 2 November 2000). The information provided in this story lacked clarity and the content was inaccurate.

16 May 2001

Sermon at a Service of Thanksgiving for the Renewal of the Chapel at King's College London

Sermon at a Service of Thanksgiving for the Renewal of the Chapel at King's College London

I am delighted to be with you for this special service. A few moments ago we heard Professor Arthur Lucas, the Principal of King's College, read the prayer of King Solomon at the dedication of the first Temple in Jerusalem.

04 May 2001

World Council of Churches calls on EU to support Human Rights

World Council of Churches calls on EU to support Human Rights

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is calling on the European Union to support the Human Rights Commission resolution, amidst increasing tension and attacks on Palestinian civilians by the Israeli military, in the Middle East.

01 May 2001