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Iraq: WCC delegation addresses displacement of religious, ethnic minorities

Ecumenical delegates visit Kurdistan region, current home to 80% of Christians remaining in Iraq

01 October 2015

Religious beliefs are 'core part of what it is to be human' - Abp Welby

Archbishop of Canterbury says freedom to practice religious beliefs must be protected

16 July 2015

Persecuted Christians need greater solidarity, TEC convention urges

Of particular concern are Pakistan, Syria, Liberia, South Sudan and Sudan

07 July 2015

Persecuted Pakistani Christians need church's solidarity, says Bishop of Raiwind

Moderator of the Church of Pakistan commends proposed Episcopal resolution calling for protection of minorities

29 June 2015

Anglican delegation participates in Armenian Genocide centenary events in Yerevan

Bishop of Gibraltar in Europe reflects on visit and the political will to prevent similar atrocities today

13 May 2015

Abp Welby: Recent persecution, interreligious violence poses 'generational' threat

Religious leaders must together provide ‘alternative vision’ to combat extremists’ influence

07 May 2015

Anglican bishop expresses horror at ISIS killing of Ethiopian Christians

Letter urges Ethiopian churches to follow reconciling example of Jesus and to resist the temptation to hate 

21 April 2015

Archbishop Welby visits Egypt to offer condolence for murdered Christians

Archbishop of Canterbury expresses solidarity in meetings with religious and political leaders

20 April 2015

Pakistan's Christians faithful, resilient in face of persecution

Episcopal priest experiences thriving church, signs of hope during solidarity visit

15 April 2015

Poor security led to terror attacks, says Church of Pakistan

Church has accused the government of failing to properly protect the country’s Christian churches.

17 March 2015