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Abp Welby invokes Holocaust at vigil for Middle East minorities

[Church Times] Archbishop of Canterbury: " There has not been treatment of Christians in this region in this way since the invasion of Genghis Khan in 1259, 1260"

03 September 2014

Wales: Crossing the Threshold - event marks new Women Bishops' law

Two women bishops from the United States will take part in a conference in Cardiff this week as legislation allowing women to be ordained as bishops in Wales comes into effect.

03 September 2014

Britain's Muslim and Jewish leaders urge followers to export peace to Gaza"

Muslim and Jewish leaders in the UK have called for followers of both faiths to "export peace" to Gaza and stamp out racism.

29 August 2014

Prayers for Peace on eve of NATO Summit

A Cardiff city centre church is encouraging people to pray for the NATO Summit.

29 August 2014

"Social and environmental justice are intimately, profoundly linked"

“Sleeper awake!” is the opening call of a new Anglican resource for the Season of Creation from South Africa

28 August 2014

Coventry Cathedral helps broker football club peace talks

Coventry Cathedral has revealed the key role it played in brokering peace talks that brought Coventry City Football Club home.

28 August 2014

Archbishop of York's Reflection on Vigil for Peace

The Archbishop of York has described the response of people to his week-long fast and vigil for peace as "breathtaking".

28 August 2014

Church of England picks squad for Vatican cricket match

Church of England will play the Vatican XI to raise awareness of modern-day slavery. 

27 August 2014

CofE, Methodists committed to safeguarding collaboration

The two Churches remain committed to joint working on safeguarding but "changes are needed in the light of new demands".

26 August 2014

"Take a lead, prevent more Iraq slaughter" - Abp of York to UK government

During his week of prayer and fasting for peace, the Archbishop of York has challenged the UK Government to act following a massacre in Mosul.

26 August 2014