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Australian bishop defends Lambeth 'native title' resolutions

Australian bishop defends Lambeth 'native title' resolutions

The world's Anglican bishops have taken a stand on Australia's controversial debate over the ownership of lands claimed by indigenous peoples.

08 August 1998

Lambeth Conference criticizes Pakistan's blasphemy laws

Lambeth Conference criticizes Pakistan's blasphemy laws

The world's Anglican bishops Friday (August 7) condemned Pakistan's blasphemy law and called for release of "all prisoners unjustly accused" under it.

08 August 1998

Lambeth Conference responds to bombings in Africa

Lambeth Conference responds to bombings in Africa

Archbishop George Carey opened the afternoon plenary session of the Lambeth Conference with sobering news of the bombing of the United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, this morning that killed more than 80 people and injured more than 1,000 others.

07 August 1998

Lambeth Conference takes stand against euthanasia

Lambeth Conference takes stand against euthanasia

The Lambeth Conference has taken a strong stand against euthanasia, arguing that it should not be "permitted in civil legislation."

07 August 1998

Conference grants freedom of conscience on women's ordination

Conference grants freedom of conscience on women's ordination

The Lambeth Conference approved an amended resolution Thursday (August 6) stating that bishops should not be compelled to ordain or license women.

07 August 1998

Archbishop Carey calls Communion 'stronger' for Lambeth experience

Archbishop Carey calls Communion 'stronger' for Lambeth experience

In the final daily press briefing of the Lambeth Conference, Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey Friday (August 7) pronounced his belief that the Anglican Communion is "significantly stronger than when we began" because bishops from around the world were able to meet, share stories and worship together.

07 August 1998

Lambeth breaks from business for 'Crowning Glory' performance

Lambeth breaks from business  for 'Crowning Glory' performance

The culmination of three weeks' singing, dancing and costume-creation took centre-stage at the Lambeth conference Thursday night (August 6), as the opening (and only) night's performance of "Crowning Glory," a musical presented by members of the Spouses' Programme.

07 August 1998

Advocates of homosexuals dismayed but not deterred by sexuality resolution

Advocates of homosexuals dismayed but not deterred by sexuality resolution

The vote of the Lambeth Conference, Wednesday (August 5), affirming traditional views on homosexuality, has not silenced the voices of gay and lesbian advocates in the church.

07 August 1998

Lambeth Conference adopts tough stand on international debt

Lambeth Conference adopts tough stand on international debt

A Lambeth Conference resolution on international debt and economic justice approved Thursday (August 6) demands action by governments and banks, but also by churches.

07 August 1998

Statement by Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey at final press conference

Statement by Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey at final press conference

Ladies and Gentlemen, we are coming towards the end of a very busy, challenging, but I think extremely rewarding Lambeth Conference, and I am sure that, like me, you are looking forward to going home, going on holiday, and generally recovering a bit of normality

07 August 1998