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Global prayer urged as tribal violence continues to claim lives in Congo

Anglicans are being asked to pray for peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo as tribal violence continues to claim lives in Ituri.

05 February 2018

Martyred Archbishop Janani Luwum honoured in new Ugandan finance building

A new 16-storey commercial office suite in the heart of Uganda’s finance district will carry the name of martyred Archbishop Janani Luwum.

02 February 2018

Anglican Alliance launches global focus on anti-slavery initiatives in Freedom Year

The Anglican Alliance has launched a year-long focus on initiatives tackling modern slavery and human trafficking across the Communion.

01 February 2018

"We want a local bishop" say Ethiopian Anglicans

The Bishop of Egypt, Mouneer Anis, is consulting with clergy in the Horn of Africa as he considers the appointment of a new area bishop.

31 January 2018

“Thy Kingdom Come” – Christians around the world invited to pray for evangelism

Tens of thousands of Christians from around the world are expected to take part once again in a global wave of prayer for evangelism.

25 January 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

Threat of nuclear war “is a sin”, World Council of Churches’ chief tells economic leaders

The Revd Dr Olav Fykse Tveit will take an anti-nuclear message with him when he travels to the World Economic Forum in Davos tomorrow.

22 January 2018

Melbourne bishop defends “fine” South Sudanese over “African-gangs media-frenzy”

Bishop Philip Huggins says the church should do more to support the South Sudanese migrant and refugee community in Victoria state.

18 January 2018

Lambeth Palace event to showcase Anglican primates’ views on the environment

Lambeth Palace will host an event during the Season of Creation in the Autumn showcasing Anglican primates’ views on the environment.

17 January 2018

Bishop of Shyira, Laurent Mbanda, elected to lead Anglican Church in Rwanda

The Bishop of Shyira, Dr Laurent Mbanda, has been elected as the next Archbishop of the Province of the Anglican Church of Rwanda.

17 January 2018