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“Domestic violence is always wrong” – strong message from the Archbishop of Uganda

In response to an MP saying men should beat their wives, Abp Stanley Ntagali has stressed that domestic violence is “always wrong”.

03 April 2018

Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit urges political leaders to build a united Kenya

The Primate of Kenya, Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, has urged political leaders in the country to build a united and resilient nation.

03 April 2018

Proposed reform of Ireland’s abortion law “is not an ethical position we can accept”, archbishops say

The Archbishops of Armagh and Dublin say proposed changes to the abortion law in Ireland is “not an ethical position we can accept.”

28 March 2018

Diocesan chancellor sworn in as President of Trinidad and Tobago

The chief legal officer for the Anglican Diocese of Trinidad and Tobago, Paula Mae Weekes, has been sworn in as the country’s President.

20 March 2018

Anglican Churches bring “unheard voices of women” to inter-governmental meeting

Heads of Government from the 53 members of the Commonwealth will benefit from the wisdom of “unheard voices of women”.

15 March 2018

Sydney Archbishop welcomes New South Wales Modern Slavery Bill

A Bill to make it easier for police and prosecution authorities to crack down on modern slavery has been welcomed by Abp Glenn Davies.

09 March 2018

US-based Episcopal Church House of Bishops pledges advocacy to end sexual violence

Bishops from the US-based Episcopal Church said they will support moves to end sexual harassment, violence and gender bias.

08 March 2018

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby presses British government on violence in DRC

Justin Welby has used his position as a member of the House of Lords to press the British government on escalating violence in DRC.

07 March 2018

US-based Episcopal Church uses shareholder activism to challenge gun sale practices

After a church-led campaign, major US-retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods won't sell firearm to under-21s, and will stop selling assault weapons.

01 March 2018

New Zealand Anglican bishops speak out against moves to legalise euthanasia

Eight bishops have called for a halt to a Bill which proposes legalising medically-assisted suicide and euthanasia in New Zealand.

28 February 2018