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Bishop criticises BMJ approach to assisted dying debate

Bishop criticises BMJ approach to assisted dying debate

The Rt Revd Christopher Herbert, Bishop of St Albans, has criticised the British Medical Journal for publishing five articles (including an editorial) effectively in favour of euthanasia but only one article against it.

30 September 2005

Statement from The Most Revd Dr Robin Eames, Archbishop of Armagh

Statement from The Most Revd Dr Robin Eames, Archbishop of Armagh

Any destruction of terrorist weapons must be warmly welcomed. For Irish Republicanism today's (26 Sept) announcement represents a massive step. For all of us it can become a major step towards a peaceful and just society if it heralds the end of all criminality and violence in future.

30 September 2005

Church of England - Caterpillar: No current grounds for disinvestment

Church of England - Caterpillar: No current grounds for disinvestment

A robust and rigorous review of the Church of England's shareholding in Caterpillar Inc - the US-based manufacturer of construction and mining equipment - has resulted in a decision by the Church's Ethical Investment Advisory Group (EIAG) not to recommend disinvestment at this time.

20 September 2005

York Diocese and Minster Support Katrina Victims

York Diocese and Minster Support Katrina Victims

Helping the Churches of Mississippi help the victims of Hurricane Katrina York Minster is linking up with St Andrew's Cathedral, Jackson, Mississippi, to channel donations from northern England to church relief efforts in the devastated Gulf Coast of America.

15 September 2005

Bishop says church plays important role in modern life

Bishop says church plays important role in modern life

The Bishop of Leicester, the Rt Revd Tim Stevens, is to appear in Channel Five's 'Don't Get me Started,' on Tuesday evening (September 13th).

09 September 2005

Archbishop Eames offers condolances to Bishop Frank Griswold

Archbishop Eames offers condolances to Bishop Frank Griswold

Archbishop Eames offers condolances to Bishop Frank Griswold, presiding Bishop of ECUSA, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

06 September 2005

The Anglican Franciscan Third Order meeting - Canterbury

The Anglican Franciscan Third Order meeting - Canterbury

The Anglican Franciscan Third Order meeting at the Franciscan International Study Centre in Canterbury, UK, grew by over a hundred members overnight

06 September 2005

Letter to the Taize from the Bishops of the Diocese in Europe

Letter to the Taize from the Bishops of the Diocese in Europe

The bishops, clergy and people of the Church of England diocese in Europe send our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the members of the Taize Community on the death of Brother Roger.

19 August 2005

The Current Situation of Sectarianism - Statement by Archbishop Eames

The Current Situation of Sectarianism - Statement by Archbishop Eames

"The current level of hatred and sectarian attacks on families, homes, churches and other places throughout Northern Ireland are to be utterly condemned by all decent people. There is no justification or excuse for the attacks we are seeing day and night in this Province.

19 August 2005

Walsingham - A Spiritual Place for Everyone

Walsingham - A Spiritual Place for Everyone

Father Philip North, Administrator of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, outlines plans to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the current Holy House in a new edition of the Walsingham Review published today.

19 August 2005