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Archbishop of Jerusalem & the Middle East shares pastoral letter in light of escalating conflict

The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East shared a pastoral letter following the news of the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

28 February 2026

When women lead, peace lasts longer: A Statement from the International Anglican Women’s Network

The International Anglican Women’s Network (IAWN) Steering Group met in Jordan to hear about the experiences of women in places of conflict.

11 February 2026

Women in War: International Anglican Women’s Network discuss peace-building at Jordan meeting

‘Women’s experiences in war and conflict need to be heard’, say the organisers of the in-person meeting of the International Anglican Women’s Network (IAWN).

02 February 2026

Church of England bishops visit Israel and Palestine and call for governments to ‘protect Palestinians’

A group of bishops from the Church of England who speak regularly in the House of Lords about Israel and Palestine have visited the Holy Land, spending time visiting churches and communities to inform their advocacy in the UK and to show solidarity with all who are suffering.

02 February 2026

Anglican–Lutheran Commission Gathers to Deepen Unity through Shared Mission

Church leaders gathered in Amman for the first full meeting of the Anglican–Lutheran International Commission for Unity and Mission (ALICUM).

10 April 2025

Palestinian Archbishop elected unopposed as Vice Chair of global Anglican Consultative Council

The Anglican Episcopal Archbishop in Jerusalem, the Most Revd Hosam Naoum, elected as Vice Chair of the Anglican Consultative Council.

17 February 2023

Archbishop of Canterbury meets Jordan’s King Abdullah during Primates’ Meeting in Amman

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has met King Abdullah II of Jordan while attending a Regional Primates’ meeting in Amman.

07 February 2019

Police conclude investigation into “payments to Daesh” for release of sex-slaves

The former Vicar of Baghdad, Canon Andrew White, has said that he faces no charges following allegations that he paid a ransom to Daesh.

07 June 2018

Work begins to clear mines from Qasr el Yahud – the west bank site of Jesus’ baptism

Work to clear mines from the site of Jesus’ baptism at Qasr el Yahud has begun, almost two years after the project was announced.

20 March 2018

Jordanian prince and Jewish academic decry plight of Middle East Christians

Prince Hassan of Jordan, a Muslim, has teamed up with Dr Ed Kessler, the Jewish interfaith expert, to issue a joint denunciation of the persecution of Christians in the Middle East.

24 August 2016