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Church of Pakistan college Principal beaten, told to leave

The Principal of Edwardes College in Peshawar, Pakistan, has revealed he was assaulted by 'intelligence agents' and his staff threatened.

10 March 2014

Japan: Cathedral destroyed twice by bombs and earthquake is reborn

Anglicans in Japan’s Tohoku Diocese this week celebrated the consecration and dedication of its new cathedral.

07 March 2014

Anglicans from around the world partner with Myanmar on development

The Anglican Church in Myanmar is forging ahead with its strategic plans for Church and Community development thanks to renewed support from its international and local partners.

07 March 2014

Anglican Communion women in USA for UN Commission

Women from 18 Provinces of the Anglican Communion have converged on New York, USA, to collectively take part the UN’s annual Commission on the Status of Women. 

05 March 2014

Church's typhoon response builds resilience, boosts economy

The Episcopal Church in the Philippines (ECP) has completed the initial relief phase of its response to Typhoon Haiyan – known locally as Yolanda

05 March 2014

Desmond Tutu backs calls for international probe on Sri Lanka

[The Nation] Retired Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu has called the UNHRC to push for an independing international inquiry in Sri Lanka

05 March 2014

New Facebook page to showcase Anglican Communion life, ministry

Social Media posts from around the Communion are being shared on a new page filled by a team of volunteers.

04 March 2014

WCC invites Churches to join Seven Weeks for Water

The WCC has invited churches, faith-based organisations and individuals around the world to join a “pilgrimage towards water justice”

03 March 2014

WCC supports efforts to re-establish Malaysia's multi-faith values

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has expressed its support for an appeal against a Malaysian court’s decision in October 2013 forbidding the use of the word “Allah” by non-Muslims.

28 February 2014

Indian churches speak against discrimination faced by Dalits

Member churches of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in India have expressed deep concern over discrimination faced by Christian and Muslim Dalit communities there

26 February 2014