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Mothers’ Union: One of Anglican Communion’s greatest gifts to worldwide Church – Abp Welby

Archbishop of Canterbury commissions new Mothers’ Union Worldwide President during service in London’s Southwark Cathedral.

27 February 2019

World Anglican Centre could become first Anglican presence in Jesus’ birthplace Bethlehem

The Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, Suheil Dawani, has met the Mayor of Bethlehem to discuss a new World Anglican Centre in Bethlehem.

26 February 2019

European Union in €2 million Euro scheme to promote Celtic saints David and Aidan

A cross-border initiative has been announced to promote two medieval Celtic saints: Welsh St David and his pupil, Irish St Aidan.

26 February 2019

Archbishop decries desecration as vandals steal mummified head from Dublin church’s crypt

Thieves have stolen the head from an 800-year-old mummified body, known as “The Crusader” from the crypt of a church in Dublin.

25 February 2019

Church of England to convene high-level investor meeting to consider dam safety

Investors with combined assets of more than £3 trillion have welcomed mining company BHP’s announcement on tailings dam safety.

19 February 2019

Bishop calls for stronger controls on advertisements for gambling and betting

The Church of England’s Bishop of St Albans has welcomed new restrictions on advertising for gambling-related products and services.

13 February 2019

Tributes paid following the death of former Church of England evangelist Michael Green

Tributes have been paid following the death, at the age of 88, of the renowned evangelist, theologian and apologist Dr Michael Green.

08 February 2019

Archbishop of Canterbury meets Jordan’s King Abdullah during Primates’ Meeting in Amman

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has met King Abdullah II of Jordan while attending a Regional Primates’ meeting in Amman.

07 February 2019

New Anglican Communion bishops receive induction in Canterbury, Lambeth and the ACO

Archbishop Justin Welby will today welcome 29 new Anglican bishops from around the world to his official residence Lambeth Palace.

07 February 2019

Anglican leaders in Arabian Gulf welcome Pope Francis’ visit to United Arab Emirates

Senior Anglican Chaplain in Abu Dhabi, Canon Andrew Thompson, has described the “extraordinary scenes” caused by Pope Francis’ visit.

06 February 2019