The World Council of Churches (WCC) is facing a "serious financial situation", and "drastic action" is needed to achieve a balanced budget for 1997, according to the organisation's General Secretary, Konrad Raiser.
26 July 1996
The possibility of joint parishes shared by the Anglican and Old Catholic Churches in mainland Europe, was held out by the Bishop in Europe, the Rt Revd John Hind, when members of the two communions met in Oporto, Portugal in June.
02 July 1996
New Episcopal Appointements from around the Communion
02 July 1996
Today, people have come from all over the world to mark a very significant moment in the life of the Church of the Province of Southern Africa. For some, if not all of us, it is inconceivable - Anglicanism in south Africa is almost synonymous with the name of Desmond Tutu.
24 June 1996
The Archbishop of Canterbury will visit His Holiness Pope John Paul II from 3rd to 5th December 1996. The Archbishop will be accompanied by his wife, Mrs Eileen Carey, together with representatives of the Anglican Communion and members of his personal staff.
19 June 1996
I am delighted to be with you today and to be able to share in this great celebration. The theme I have chosen is that of `Stepping Forward on the Pilgrim Way'.
19 June 1996
The German Old Catholic Church, which is in Communion with the Anglican Communion, and whose orders are recognised by the Roman Catholic Church, ordained its first two women priests at Pentecost.
19 June 1996
New Episcopal Appointments from around the World
19 June 1996
Organisers of the Global March for Jesus said that millions of people in 170 countries took part in marches in more than 2000 cities on 25 May.
12 June 1996
In April 1996, the Archbishop of Canterbury celebrated the fifth anniversary of his enthronement as spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion.
01 May 1996