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“Justice and only justice you shall pursue” – international prayer for week of Christian unity

Christians in Indonesia have prepared the international material for this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, on the theme of justice.

16 January 2019

Senior BBC journalist Andrew Caspari to head Diocese in Europe’s administration team

The Church of England’s Diocese in Europe has appointed former senior BBC journalist Andrew Caspari as its new Chief Operating Officer.

14 January 2019

Archbishop of Canterbury cautions against political mood over UK’s Brexit debate

Archbishop Justin Welby speaks out against personal attacks and threats in debate about the UKs withdrawal from the European Union.

11 January 2019

The New Year Message from the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, delivered a New Year Message in a special television broadcast on BBC One television.

01 January 2019

Director of Anglican Centre in Rome steps down after “sexual misconduct” allegation

The governors of the Anglican Centre in Rome have announced the resignation of the Centre’s director, Archbishop Bernard Ntahoturi.

21 December 2018

The ecumenical Christmas letter from the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby

The ecumenical Christmas letter to churches around the world from the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

20 December 2018

Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre secures second successive international accreditation

The Diocese of Jerusalem’s rehabilitation centre for children with disabilities has secured its second consecutive audit from the JCIA.

20 December 2018

A Christmas Message from Archbishop John Davies

A Christmas Message from Archbishop John Davies, Bishop of Swansea and Brecon, and Primate of Wales.

19 December 2018

Church of England’s first female bishop to become Bishop of Derby

The first woman to be consecrated to the office of bishop in the Church of England, Libby Lane, is to become the diocesan bishop of Derby.

18 December 2018

Urgent appeal launched after collapse of al-Ahli Arab Hospital Outpatient’s Department in Gaza

Archbishop Suheil Dawani has launched an urgent appeal for funds after the outpatients department al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza collapsed.

17 December 2018