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Informal group of Anglican – Roman Catholic theologians discusses “new layers of unity”

An officially-sanctioned dialogue between Anglican and Roman Catholic theologians discussed “the difficult question of Anglican Orders.”

01 May 2018

Korea agreement described as “the beginning of a new history of reconciliation and peace”

The national ecumenical body which includes the Anglican Church of Korea has welcomed Friday’s historic inter-Korean peace agreement. 

30 April 2018

Canadian Anglican and Lutheran leaders ask for Earth Day prayers and action

With the approach of Earth Day on Sunday (22 April) Canadian Anglican and Lutheran leaders are asking for prayers and Earth-friendly action.

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

Missouri faith leaders unite against proposals to ease restrictions on guns in sacred spaces

Faith leaders in Missouri have united against a draft Bill which would make it easier for gun owners to carry weapons in places of worship.

13 April 2018

Anglican and Roman Catholic leaders in Ireland herald 20th anniversary of Belfast Agreement

Roman Catholic and Anglican leaders celebrate “all that has been achieved in building peace” in 20 years since the Good Friday Agreement.

09 April 2018

Anglican bishops join other faith leaders to criticise British “two-child” welfare cap

Sixty bishops have joined other faith leaders to criticise a British government cap on the number of children counted for welfare purposes.

06 April 2018

Sexual violence against children is “a crime against humanity”, says Melanesian Primate

Archbishop George Takeli has spoken out after a spate of high-profile cases of sexual violence against girls in the Solomon Islands.

27 March 2018

Easter message from Archbishops Richard Clarke and Eamon Martin

A Joint Holy Week and Easter message from the Anglican and Roman Catholic Primates of Ireland, Richard Clarke and Eamon Martin.

27 March 2018

Faith leaders discuss gender justice at UN Commission on the Status of Women side-event

Faith groups have huge potential to live and work for justice in communities, the ACO’s director for women in Church and Society said.

23 March 2018