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Archbishop of Canterbury explores the role Christian values play in society

Archbishop Justin Welby’s newest book, Reimagining Britain, challenges the reader to consider returning to Judaeo-Christian values.

26 February 2018

President Zuma’s resignation “a golden opportunity” for South Africa “to start anew”

The resignation of President Zuma provides South Africa with “a golden opportunity to start anew”, the Archbishop Thabo Makgoba said.

15 February 2018

Archbishop of Cape Town marks anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s first speech as a free man

A plaque has been unveiled on the spot where a newly-released Nelson Mandela first addressed the world’s media at Bishopscourt.

13 February 2018

Latin America bishops call on US to “love the stranger” in statement on immigration policies

Bishops from Latin America met last week to discuss “anti-migrant, racist and discriminatory policies adopted by the US’ authorities.”

06 February 2018

Sri Lankan bishop calls for political code of conduct after parliamentary fracas

Bishop Dhiloraj Canagasabey of Colombo has called on Sri Lanka’s politicians to adopt of a code of conduct for parliamentarians.

05 February 2018

Bishop begins bid to change law on marriage registration in England and Wales

A Church of England bishop is promoting a Bill to allow the names of couples mothers to be included in the official registers of marriages.

26 January 2018

Church of Ireland archbishops join ecumenical delegation to Irish government

A group of Irish Church leaders have met with government ministers to discuss a number of “pressing social and ethical matters”.

25 January 2018

Christian groups decry US policy change on Salvadorans as Episcopalians offer support

200,000 Salvadorans who have legally established roots and families in the US could be deported after immigration protections end.

12 January 2018

Archbishop of Cape Town calls on MPs to replace South African President Jacob Zuma

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, has called on South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma to be replaced, and for a “carefully targeted Cabinet reshuffle.”

02 January 2018

New ANC leaders will receive support – if they establish ethical and moral leadership

Archbishop says faith community will support the new leadership of the ANC, if it re-establishes values-based, ethical and moral leadership.

19 December 2017