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A message from the Bishop in Europe, the Right Reverend John Hind, to the Anglican congregation in Belgrade:

A message from the Bishop in Europe, the Right Reverend John Hind, to the Anglican congregation in Belgrade:

I want to assure you all of my deep concern and prayers for you, and for all the people of Yugoslavia in the present crisis. As Holy Week and Easter approach, we are reminded that God can and does bring hope and life out of the darkest situations.

27 March 1999

Comment from the Archbishop of Canterbury following NATO bombing

Comment from the Archbishop of Canterbury following NATO bombing

"At a time when Christian communities world-wide are preparing to celebrate Easter, and its message of hope and redemption, it is particularly painful to be faced once again with the grim reality of military conflict in the Balkans.

25 March 1999

New Bishop for Anglican Centre in Rome

New Bishop for Anglican Centre in Rome

It has just been announced by the Governors of the Anglican Centre in Rome that the Rt. Revd John Baycroft, currently the Anglican Bishop of Ottawa, Canada has been appointed as the next Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome.

04 March 1999

Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury

Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury

The report of the Macpherson inquiry addresses painful and disturbing issues. At its heart lies the tragic death of a young man whose killers have never been brought to justice.

25 February 1999

Archbishop Of Canterbury Urges "Righteous Anger" About International Poverty And Debt

Archbishop Of Canterbury Urges "Righteous Anger" About International Poverty And Debt

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, has urged ordinary people to step up the momentum for international debt relief by summoning a sense of "righteous anger" on behalf of the world's poorest citizens.

24 February 1999

Anglicans Celebrate Opening Of New Rome Centre

Anglicans Celebrate Opening Of New Rome Centre

While the Roman Catholic Church and Rome itself have been busy with massive campaigns of refurbishment of their great shrines, including St Peter's, so too has the Anglican Centre in Rome been totally transformed.

15 February 1999

Archbishop Mourns Death Of King Hussein

Archbishop Mourns Death Of King Hussein

The Archbishop of Canterbury today expressed his deep personal sorrow on being informed of the death of King Hussein of Jordan.

08 February 1999

Archbishop Of Canterbury Concerned By Attacks On Christians In India

Archbishop Of Canterbury Concerned By Attacks On Christians In India

"The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, condemns the recent reports of attacks on Christians in India. He is deeply concerned at the tragic loss of life and the destruction of property. He wishes to express his shock at what seems to be the persecution of Christian communities in India.

30 January 1999

Speech by the Secretary General to the Episcopal Church club of Philadelphia

Speech by the Secretary General to the Episcopal Church club of Philadelphia

It is a great privilege to be asked to speak at the Episcopal Church Club in Philadelphia. I have known about the Club for many years and it is an honour to be asked to be here today. In particular, I want to thank Reg Schneider for her invitation and Phil McMaster for welcoming me so warmly.

29 January 1999

A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story

I join pilgrims from around the world at The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. The church that marks the cave where Jesus was born. We enter the Church marking our transition from Chronos time, time of the world; to Kairos time, time of God.

22 December 1998