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Life for Zimbabwe Anglicans worsens with properties commandeered, priests arrested

Life for Zimbabwe Anglicans worsens with properties commandeered, priests arrested

Clergy and pilgrims hoping to visit the Arthur Shearly Cripps Shrine last week were once again frustrated by excommunicated bishop Dr Norbert Kunonga who now claims to be in charge of the shrine and 78 Anglican churches in Masvingo Diocese.

02 August 2011

Central Africa Anglican bishops support Zimbabweans at commemoration service

Central Africa Anglican bishops support Zimbabweans at commemoration service

Tens of thousands of people--including all Central Africa bishops--flocked to the Bernard Mizeki celebrations in Zimbabwe this weekend, despite being denied access to the shrine itself by the authorities.

28 June 2011

Zimbabwe Anglicans not allowed to celebrate at African saint's shrine.

Zimbabwe Anglicans not allowed to celebrate at African saint's shrine.

For the second year running, Anglicans in Zimbabwe have been forced to find another place to mark the memorial of African martyr Bernard Mizeki after being denied access to their official shrine.

23 June 2011

16 arrested as persecution of Anglicans in Zimbabwe continues

16 arrested as persecution of Anglicans in Zimbabwe continues

Sixteen church-goers have been arrested and priests have been turned out of their homes in Zimbabwe’s Diocese of Harare – where the Anglican Church is facing persecution at the hands of an ex-communicated bishop.

02 June 2011

Mugabe Ally Escalates Push to Control Anglican Church

Mugabe Ally Escalates Push to Control Anglican Church

The New York Times' Celia W. Dugger writes that as President Robert Mugabe, 87, pushes for an election this year, the harassment of independent churches seen as hostile to his government has intensified.

31 May 2011

Zambia's Bishop Mchombo calls for reflection on constitution

Zambia's Bishop Mchombo calls for reflection on constitution

Bishop William Mchombo says the defeat of the two constitutional bills in Parliament gives an opportune time to leaders to retreat and reflect on the need to deliver a truly people-driven constitution.

18 April 2011

Conflict In Zimbabwe Anglican Church hits low as parishioner denied burial

Conflict In Zimbabwe Anglican Church hits low as parishioner denied burial

A long-running dispute in the Anglican Church Diocese of Harare, Zimbabwe, hit a new low on Sunday when supporters of former bishop Nolbert Kunonga prevented the burial of a long-time Anglican parishioner because he belonged to a rival faction.

11 April 2011

Zimbabwe's Anglicans forced to worship in pubs

Zimbabwe's Anglicans forced to worship in pubs

Tens of thousands of Zimbabwe's Anglicans are being forced to worship in pubs, tents and private schools while their churches stand empty, shuttered by a controversial bishop loyal to President Robert Mugabe. 

28 March 2011

Zambian bishop installed as sixth Archbishop of Central Africa Province

Zambian bishop installed as sixth Archbishop of Central Africa Province

On Sunday 20 March, the Church of the Province of Central Africa installed its first Zambian Primate, Albert Chama, who is also Bishop of Northern Zambia.

23 March 2011

Installation of Central Africa Primate announced

Installation of Central Africa Primate announced

Following the election of Bishop Albert Chama of Northern Zambia as the Archbishop of the Church of the Province of Central Africa on 17 February 2011 in Harare, Zimbabwe, the installation service will take place at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Lusaka in Zambia on Sunday 20 March 2011.

07 March 2011