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A Statement by the Rt Revd Duleep de Chickera Bishop of Colombo

A Statement by the Rt Revd Duleep de Chickera Bishop of Colombo

It is now a year since the civil war has ended in our beloved Sri Lanka and sadly national reconciliation continues to elude us. 

05 July 2010

Global South's final statement calls for greater holiness, purpose and discipline

Global South's final statement calls for greater holiness, purpose and discipline

The "Fourth Trumpet" statement from the Global South to South Encounter has called called for greater holiness, purpose and discipline after acknowledging two decades of conflict and controversy has affected their ability to fulfil the Great Commission.

23 April 2010

Anglican Consultation on Human Trafficking with a focus on children in Asia

Anglican Consultation on Human Trafficking with a focus on children in Asia

From 3 to 6 November 2009 women and men from around the Anglican Communion gathered in Hong Kong for a four-day consultation on the human trafficking of children, with a particular focus on the girl child in Asia. 

05 January 2010

The Anglican Old Catholic International Co-ordinating Council - Communique

The Anglican Old Catholic International Co-ordinating Council - Communique

The Anglican-Old Catholic International Co-ordinating Council (AOCICC) met in the International Study Centre, Canterbury, England, from 26 to 29 October 2009. The Council welcomed the Revd Carola von Wrangel from the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe as a new member.

04 November 2009

A statement by the Church of Pakistan

A statement by the Church of Pakistan

The recent tragedy of Gojra, where nine Pakistani Christians were burnt to death by a frenzied mob, has raised yet again the whole issue of the status and security of the religious minorities in an overwhelmingly Islamic country like Pakistan. 

02 November 2009

Advocacy for Christians in Pakistan

Advocacy for Christians in Pakistan

Having listened to the concerns of Christian partners and correspondents in Pakistan, NIFCON (the Network of Inter Faith Concerns for the Anglican Communion) is one of the main sponsors of a petition being drawn up asking the government of Pakistan to repeal the law against blasphemy.

20 August 2009

Christians in Pakistan: recent attacks and the challenge for the future

Christians in Pakistan: recent attacks and the challenge for the future

Anglicans around the world are expressing concern for, and solidarity with, fellow-Christians in Pakistan, particularly in view of the recent violence in the area of the Diocese of Faisalbad. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, issued a statement on August 4 2009.

04 August 2009

WCC calls on Pakistan to protect Christian minority under attack

WCC calls on Pakistan to protect Christian minority under attack

The World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia appealed to Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari to "ensure the safety and security" of Christians in the Punjab province, where three attacks against Christian communities were carried by militant Islamic groups in the last two months.

04 August 2009

The Diocese of Peshawar establishes a Relief Camp

The Diocese of Peshawar establishes a Relief Camp

The number of IDPs at the Camp is gradually increasing, but by the Grace of God, Peshawar Diocese is managing to take good care of these unfortunate families. Initially, there were 46 families at the Camp; now 20 more Christian families have arrived

22 June 2009

The Anxieties of the People of Jaffna

The Anxieties of the People of Jaffna

A statement by the Rt Revd Duleep de Chickera, Bishop of Colombo

12 June 2009