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Bishops’ ecumenical appeal for calm as riots hit Northern Ireland city of Londonderry

The Anglican and Roman Catholic bishops in Londonderry have urged parents in the city to use their influence to end ongoing riots.

13 July 2018

Bishops act following “dramatic and profoundly uncomfortable” #MeToo listening exercise

Bishops in the US-based Episcopal Church commit to seeking change after hearing personal stories of abuse, harassment and exploitation.

10 July 2018

Justice Select Committee hears New Zealand bishops’ concern over proposed euthanasia law

Bishops in New Zealand opposed to the legalisation of medically assisted suicide have warned that initial “safeguards” can be loosened.

22 June 2018

US-based Episcopal Church hosts Washington vigil to protest family-separating immigration policies

Episcopal Church holds Washinton vigil to protest against immigration policies which have seen children separated from parents.

21 June 2018

Church of England welcomes British government’s gambling announcement

The British government has today announced it is restricting the maximum stake on a type of electronic gambling terminal to just £2.

17 May 2018

Archbishop of Canterbury briefed on “heartbreaking” situation in South Sudan

A delegation of former ministers from South Sudan has Archbishop Justin about the growing humanitarian crisis in their country.

14 May 2018

Archbishop of Canterbury convenes high-level Commonwealth freedom of religion discussion

Parliamentarians and religious leaders from 11 countries gathered at Lambeth Palace for two-days of discussions on religious freedom.

19 April 2018

Faith leaders unite to oppose plans for new coal mine in Northern Queensland

More than 50 religious leaders from across Australia have called on energy company Adani Group to abandon plans for a new coal mine.

19 April 2018

Faith leaders call for urgent climate change action at Commonwealth heads of government meeting

Former Archbishop Rowan Williams and other faith leaders urge Commonwealth heads to turn “words into action” on climate change.

18 April 2018

British Anglicans visit Syrian officials hours after Western airstrikes

Former Bishop of Exeter amongst a group of British Christian leaders to visit to officials in Damascus hours after Western airstrikes.

16 April 2018