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Archbishop of Canterbury's prayers for the people of Japan

Archbishop of Canterbury's prayers for the people of Japan

The Archbishop of Canterbury has sent a message of condolence to the Anglican Archbishop of Japan, the Most Revd Nathaniel Makoto Uematsu, expressing support and prayers for the Japanese people at this time.

11 March 2011

The Anglican Communion responds to the Japanese earthquake

The Anglican Communion responds to the Japanese earthquake

Churches and agencies of the Anglican Communion have begun to plan how best to respond to the 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami impacting countries across the Pacific Ocean.

11 March 2011

Philippines' women celebrate International Women's Day with protest and prayer

Philippines' women celebrate International Women's Day with protest and prayer

In Manila, the 100th year celebration of International Women's Day was marked by protest actions by some 1,500 women activists.  Their demand was for our Philippine Congress to pass a comprehensive reproductive health bill and to urge the government to address the rising prices of basic commodities and public transportation.

09 March 2011

Dr Rowan Williams: "It is heartbreaking to see Pakistan's founding principles betrayed by its blasphemy laws"

Dr Rowan Williams: "It is heartbreaking to see Pakistan's founding principles betrayed by its blasphemy laws"

In the history of some countries there comes a period when political and factional murder becomes almost routine — Russia at the beginning of the 20th century, Germany and its neighbours in the early 1930s. 

07 March 2011

Anglican leader shocked at Pakistani minister's murder

Anglican leader shocked at Pakistani minister's murder

The Archbishop of Canterbury expressed “shock and sorrow” today at the murder of a Catholic Pakistani government minister, saying it increased fears about the security of Christians there.

02 March 2011

Anglican bishop in Malaysia calls for Christian transformation

Anglican bishop in Malaysia calls for Christian transformation

Christians have a mission to transform society and this includes transforming the Church, a Malaysian Anglican bishop says. 

02 March 2011

Oldest Anglican church in South-East Asia reopens after R1.8mil restoration

Oldest Anglican church in South-East Asia reopens after R1.8mil restoration

After a nine-month break, the sound of hymns at Sunday church service rang out within the walls of the now-refurbished 19th century St George’s Church in Farquhar Street.

28 February 2011

Members of the Primates' Standing Committee announced

Members of the Primates' Standing Committee announced

Five members have been elected to the Primates Standing Committee by the Primates at the recent Primates' Meeting in Dublin, Ireland. All have now confirmed they are willing to serve.

16 February 2011

The Bishop of Colombo resigns after almost 10 years' in post

The Bishop of Colombo resigns after almost 10 years' in post

Bishop Duleep de Chickera has voluntarily resigned from the Bishopric of Colombo with effect from the 31st of December 2010.

21 December 2010

Persecution of Christians could threaten future of church leadership in Pakistan

Persecution of Christians could threaten future of church leadership in Pakistan

Pakistan's first and only female Anglican priest Revd Jane Shaw has warned that persecution of Christians in the country is prompting talented potential future church leaders to settle abroad.

02 December 2010