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Archbishops call on Christians to repent of differences

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have called on Christians to repent of the divisions between churches, in a joint statement reflecting on the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

19 January 2017

Achievements and challenges, 40 years after the first ordination of women in Canada

Female priests in Canada profess to have struggled with everything from unequal pay to inappropriate touching by some parishioners.

05 December 2016

Burundians celebrate half-a-century of its first diocese

The Anglican Church of Burundi has celebrated the 50th anniversary of its first diocese – Buye – with a special service led by Archbishop Martin Nyaboho.

22 November 2016

Celebrations mark Octocentennial anniversary of historic diocesan unification

The united dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough in the Church of Ireland are celebrating the 800th anniversary of their unification with a series of special events this week.

16 November 2016

Huge crowds celebrate bicentenary of south Indian church

Tens of thousands of Christians from across southern India took part in a huge celebration on Saturday to mark the bicentenary of Madhya Kerala diocese.

14 November 2016

Celebrations mark bi-centenary of CMS missionaries in India

The arrival of the Church Mission Society’s Thomas Norton in the southern Indian town of Alleppey 200 years ago is being marked with major celebrations.

08 November 2016

Historic New York chapel celebrates 250th anniversary

It pre-dates the founding of the United States of America by 10 years; and was the church of the country’s first president, George Washington.

28 October 2016

Bahrain Dean wins Cyprus and Gulf hymn competition

A hymn written by the Dean of St Christopher’s Cathedral in Bahrain has won a competition to mark the 40th anniversary of the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf.

24 October 2016

Canadian primate helps Mission to Seafarers' 160th anniversary Christmas celebrations

The Primate of Canada, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, will visit London, England, in December to take part in the Mission to Seafarers annual Christmas carol service. 

14 October 2016

Photo-gallery from the Church of South India's Platinum Jubilee

A selection of photos as more than 700 new believers are baptised at a service to mark the 70th anniversary of the CSI.

29 September 2016