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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

Church leaders welcome Korean peninsula peace moves

Korean Church leaders welcome news that North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump have agreed to meet.

12 March 2018

Diocese of Pittsburgh reaches “comprehensive agreement” with breakaway churches

The Episcopal Church’s Diocese of Pittsburgh has reached a “comprehensive agreement” with nine parishes that seceded in 2008.

01 March 2018

US Episcopalians confront hard truths about Church’s role in slavery and black history

Amy Sowder reports on events across the US as the Episcopal Church seeks racial reconciliation and healing among its congregations.

27 February 2018

Bishop of Egypt Mouneer Anis receives Archbishop of Canterbury’s award for peace and reconciliation

The Bishop of Egypt receives an award from Archbishop Justin Welby, for his “invaluable” contribution to the work of peace and reconciliation.

22 February 2018

Nigerian bishops speak out against increasing attacks by Fulani herdsmen

Nigeria’s bishops have criticised their country’s government for failing to stop a series of fatal attacks carried out by Fulani herdsmen.

23 January 2018

Zambia’s churches urge an “ongoing process” to bring peace and justice to Zambia

The three church mother-bodies in Zambia have called for an “ongoing process and effort” to bring peace and justice to Zambia.

11 January 2018

Archbishop calls for tolerance, harmony and mutual respect in the Holy City of Jerusalem

The Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, Suheil Dawani, has called for tolerance, harmony and mutual respect for all in the Holy City of Jerusalem.

11 December 2017

Anglican Communion Secretary General “excited” by his new peace role in Nigeria

Dr Josiah Idowu-Fearon, has spoken of his excitement at being appointed to lead a peace commission in the Nigerian state of Kaduna.

01 December 2017

Between a crisis and a kairos: Zimbabwean church leaders call for national dialogue

The Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations say that the country is “between a crisis and a kairos” and call for prayer and dialogue.

15 November 2017