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Egypt churches to have security barriers, cameras after New Year's Eve bombing.

Egypt churches to have security barriers, cameras after New Year's Eve bombing.

The Anglican Bishop of Egypt has said all Anglican/Episcopal churches in the country are having to strengthen their security measures following the New Year’s Eve bombing that killed 19 and injured more than 90.

04 January 2011

Praying with and for the people of Sudan

The thoughts and prayers of many in the Anglican Communion are focused on Sudan at this time, as the people of Southern Sudan prepare  for a referendum to decide their future. The referendum will take place on 9 January next, and all are invited to pray and to focus their concerns on that war-torn country at this time.

21 December 2010

Anglican and Catholic Archbishops register for historic Sudan referendum

Anglican and Catholic Archbishops register for historic Sudan referendum

In a spirit of fraternity, The Archbishop of the Episcopal Church of the Sudan and the Catholic Archbishop of Juba registered together at Hai Jalaba referendum registration centre today. 

26 November 2010

Mbanda enthroned as new Bishop of Shyira Diocese

Mbanda enthroned as new Bishop of Shyira Diocese

The Anglican Church of Rwanda, Sunday 14th, enthroned Dr Laurent Mbanda as the new Bishop of Shyira Diocese, replacing the retiring Bishop John Rucyahana, who has been at the helm of the Diocese since 1997.

16 November 2010

Africa Primates' Meeting - opening remarks

Africa Primates' Meeting - opening remarks

CAPA Primates Meeting-Monday 8th November 2010. Opening Remarks: Dear brothers in Christ, It is with an immense joy that I welcome you all to this meeting of Primates. I am grateful for your presence and commitment to uphold the calling and mission of the Council of Anglican Provinces of Africa.

10 November 2010

Bishop's centenary address celebrates Zambia Church's role in society and Communion

Bishop's centenary address celebrates Zambia Church's role in society and Communion

At a speech in Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Lusaka on Sunday (31 October) Presiding Bishop of the Zambian Anglican Council William Mchombo marked the occasion of the Anglican Church in Zambia by celebrating its Anglican heritage, communion, impact on society and ethical standars.

02 November 2010

Archbishop Okoh tells electorate to vote out looting leaders.

Archbishop Okoh tells electorate to vote out looting leaders.

The only way forward for the nation is for those in positions of authority to improve the welfare of the poor through the execution of people-oriented projects, the Primate of the Anglican Church of Nigeria, Nicholas Okoh, said at the weekend.

01 November 2010

Nigerian priest: "Prison congestion, delayed justice remain the bane of Nigerian judiciary"

Nigerian priest: "Prison congestion, delayed justice remain the bane of Nigerian judiciary"

Rev Majekodunmi has said that justice belongs to God and judges should not be afraid of any man but act in any given situation and decide cases as God would do were he to be sitting.

22 October 2010

Lausanne attendees grapple with church's role tackling poverty, ethnic conflict and climate change

Lausanne attendees grapple with church's role tackling poverty, ethnic conflict and climate change

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, 19 October 2010—The second full day of the Cape Town 2010 Congress focused on the role of the church in the ministry of reconciliation—reconciliation of women and men with God’s creation, reconciliation between people of different economic status, and reconciliation between people of different ethnic and racial backgrounds. 

20 October 2010

Christians and Muslims call for peace and an end to religious stereotypes in Sudan

Christians and Muslims call for peace and an end to religious stereotypes in Sudan

The 21st of September which is globally marked as the United Nations Peace Day, and on which the World Council of Churches offered prayers for Africa, was marked by the Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa (PROCMURA) with a Peace Conference in Juba, Southern Sudan.

14 October 2010