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UN's new eco-development agency to be set up

UN's new eco-development agency to be set up

ROME, Oct. 22 A new United Nations agency aimed at protecting the environment while helping expedite economic development for developing countries will be set up in the northern Italian city of Trieste, the Italian news agency ANSA reported on Saturday.

22 October 2005

HM The Queen to inaugurate Eighth General Synod

HM The Queen to inaugurate Eighth General Synod

Her Majesty The Queen will inaugurate the Eighth General Synod of the Church of England in Church House, Westminster on Tuesday, 15 November. 

21 October 2005

New 'Bishop In Mission' Appointed

New 'Bishop In Mission' Appointed

The Most Rev'd Henry Luke Orombi, Archbishop of Uganda, with the August 2004 consent of the House of Bishops of the Church of Uganda has appointed a priest of the Church of England, the Rev'd Prebendary Sandy Millar, as Assistant Bishop in the Church of Uganda

21 October 2005

A Statement from Archbishop Eames

A Statement from Archbishop Eames

Statement from Archbishop Eames regarding the current debate within the Anglican CommunionThe Most Reverend Dr Robin Eames, Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of All Ireland, issued the following statement this morning regarding the current debate within the Anglican Communion:

20 October 2005

The Episcopal Diocese of Egypt welcomes the Third Anglican Global South to South Encounter

The Episcopal Diocese of Egypt welcomes the Third Anglican Global South to South Encounter

From 25th - 30th October 2005, about 120 delegates, representing 20 provinces within the Anglican Communion, from Africa, Asia and Latin America, will be meeting in Egypt for their third Global South Encounter. The Conference will take place at the Red Sea

20 October 2005

Archbishop of Canterbury: Message to Pakistan and India

Archbishop of Canterbury: Message to Pakistan and India

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has sent a message to church leaders in Pakistan and India following the earthquake in the region. In his letter Dr Williams speaks of his distress on hearing of the devastation and assures them of prayers as they tackle the work of rescue and recovery.

10 October 2005

Archbishop Eames Speaks at Cathedral, VTS

Archbishop Eames Speaks at Cathedral, VTS

Archbishop Robin Eames, Primate of Ireland, said Wednesday that he hoped Archbishop Peter Akinola, Primate of Nigeria, would reconsider recent actions which Eames said could damage efforts to keep the Anglican Communion intact.

09 October 2005

Faith Groups Join Together Against Euthanasia

Faith Groups Join Together Against Euthanasia

In an unprecedented move, nine leading figures from the six major faith groups in the UK have joined forces to give a serious warning about any proposed change in the law to allow assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia.

07 October 2005

Confirmation of Election of Dr John Sentamu as Archbishop of York

Confirmation of Election of Dr John Sentamu as Archbishop of York

In an ancient formal legal ceremony accompanied by hymns, soloist, drums, brass and an address from Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, the Most Revd John Sentamu was confirmed as Archbishop of York in St Mary Le Bow Church, London on October 5th

06 October 2005

Church Centre for Qatar

Church Centre for Qatar

A new Anglican Church Centre is to be built in the State of Qatar in the Arabian Gulf. The initiative has arisen from the generosity of the country's Ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, who has ensured an allocation of land for churches and church communities in Doha, the country's rapidly-developing capital

05 October 2005