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The Archbishop of Canterbury expresses shock over child migrant change

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he is shocked and saddened over a government decision to end a scheme to let unaccompanied migrant children in to the UK. 

10 February 2017

Australian Bishop calls for asylum seeker amnesty

Bishop Philip Huggins of the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne has called on the Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, to bring asylum seekers still languishing in offshore detention to Australia.

03 February 2017

Anglican Mission Agencies united against US immigration changes

Several Anglican mission agencies have put out a joint statement expressing “profound concern” at President Trump’s executive order on immigration.

01 February 2017

Churches wade in on US immigration row

Church leaders react to President Trump's restrictions on travel to the United States

31 January 2017

Christian agencies rescue child refugee hostel after funding cut

Anglican and ecumenical Christian agencies have come to the rescue of a Greek Orthodox Church-run hostel for child refugees that was facing a funding crisis.

31 January 2017

Episcopal church leaders in the United States speak out on immigration

The presiding bishop of the US-based Episcopal Church and the director of Episcopal Migration Ministries both spoke out in concern for the plight of refugees, in anticipation of President Donald Trump’s actions on immigration. 

26 January 2017

Archbishop of Canterbury focuses on reconciliation for New Year Message

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has focused on reconciliation – one of the three priority areas for his ministry – for his New Year’s Message.

01 January 2017

Welsh Christians offer practical support for refugees

Christians in Wales have raised more than £20,000 GBP in their sponsored walk from Bethlehem to Egypt – the Welsh village and hamlet that share the names of their more famous counterparts.

20 December 2016

Partridges and monkeys return to hillside populated by refugees

A church-backed project to provide security for refugees living on a hillside in Burundi has resulted in the return of wildlife, including partridges and monkeys.

12 December 2016

Welsh Christians walk from Bethlehem to Egypt for refugees

A group of Welsh Christians are walking from Bethlehem to Egypt to raise funds for Christian Aid’s work with refugees and displaced people around the world.

07 December 2016