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Zambian priest calls on Christians in Africa to fight corruption

Zambian priest calls on Christians in Africa to fight corruption

A Zambian priest has challenged Christians across Africa to stand up and fight corrupt practices that are “soiling the fabric” of many countries on the continent.

08 February 2013

African Archbishop calls for Carbon Fast for Lent

African Archbishop calls for Carbon Fast for Lent

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has invited Anglicans around the globe to join him in a Carbon Fast for Lent.

07 February 2013

"January not a good month for Malawi," Malawian bishop

A Malawian bishop has appealed for global prayer and material support for the flood victims in his country where an estimated 33,000 people have been displaced by floods.

07 February 2013

Bishop Gandiya: "Forgiveness biggest challenge for Zimbabwe Anglicans"

Bishop Gandiya: "Forgiveness biggest challenge for Zimbabwe Anglicans"

Anglican Bishop of Harare the Rt Revd Chad Gandiya has said that forgiveness still remains the biggest challenge for Christians in his diocese after years of "living in exile”.

07 February 2013

Seychelles bishop: "Church will be actively involved in reconstruction efforts"

Seychelles bishop: "Church will be actively involved in reconstruction efforts"

A bishop in flood-stricken Seychelles has said the Church in that country will be “actively involved in the reconstruction efforts” through “raising funds for building materials.”

07 February 2013

"Urgent action will prevent more flood suffering" - Mozambique bishop

"Urgent action will prevent more flood suffering" - Mozambique bishop

A bishop in flood-hit Mozambique has warned of greater suffering if the flooding disaster that has displaced around 70,000 people is not properly addressed.

30 January 2013

Tools for the Sudan project to bring a new beginning for refugees

Tools for the Sudan project to bring a new beginning for refugees

[St. George's Episcopal Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia] “..Give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day but teach a man to fish and he’ll eat for years.  Give a boy/man the right tools and there is no stopping him!”

29 January 2013

Province appeals for Communion help after Seychelles storms

Province appeals for Communion help after Seychelles storms

Members of the Anglican Communion have been asked to provide prayer and financial support for the Diocese of Seychelles which has been badly hit by flooding due to recent extreme weather.

29 January 2013

"Repent, fast, lament for your nation" - Sri Lanka bishop

"Repent, fast, lament for your nation" - Sri Lanka bishop

The Bishop of Colombo has called members of the Church of Ceylon to fast, pray and lament over the state of the nation of Sri Lanka after what he described as "the complete collapse of the rule of law" there.

28 January 2013

Tanzania bishop: "Africa's churches should complement state education"

A Tanzanian bishop has said African churches have a duty to complement state education to help improve the local lives and the local community.

24 January 2013