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La Jungle: The biggest "bidonville" in France

La Jungle: The biggest “bidonville” in France

The Rt Revd Pierre Whalon, bishop in charge of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, reflects on a previous visit to “The Jungle”, as French authorities continue the demolition of the make-shift refugee camp in Calais.

Bishop Pierre Whalon | 28 October 2016
The anxiety and grief is almost tangible in the camp

The anxiety and grief is almost tangible in the camp

The Revd Jessica Foster, a curate at St Peter’s, Hall Green, in Birmingham, England, writes about a day trip to the Calais “Jungle” – an ad-hoc refugee camp in France – to deliver rucksacks and suitcases with a Christian and Muslim neighbour, in advance of this week’s ongoing operation to clear the camp.

The Revd Jessica Foster | 25 October 2016
The beginning of the end for super-greenhouse gasses

The beginning of the end for super-greenhouse gasses

The Revd Dr Rachel Mash reflects on this weekend’s historic international agreement to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), one of the world’s most potent greenhouse gasses.

The Revd Canon Dr Rachel Mash | 17 October 2016
The road to closer pilgrimage

The road to closer pilgrimage

Last week’s historic and symbolic events in Canterbury and Rome underlined the deepening relationship between the Anglican Communion and Catholic Church. The events included a symposium at the Gregorian University in Rome. Among the speakers were Professor Paul Murray from Durham University (PDM) and Dr Paula Gooder, a theologian with the Bible Society (PG). Here is the text of what they said:

Paula Gooder | 13 October 2016
Pray for Aleppo

Pray for Aleppo

The Primate of Canada, Archbishop Fred Hiltz, has issued a call to prayer after receiving an urgent plea to speak out against the atrocities being carried out in Syria and in Aleppo.

Archbishop Fred Hiltz | 29 September 2016
Abp Justin Welby

We must stand together against antisemitism

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby reflects on the “insidious evil” of antisemitism and the role played by the church in its development.

Archbishop Justin Welby | 27 September 2016
Sino-US ratification of Paris Agreement

Sino-US ratification of Paris Agreement

The US and Chinese Presidents have announced their respective countries’ ratification of the Paris climate change agreement. Bishop Geoff Davies considers its implications.

Bishop Geoff Davies | 05 September 2016