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Presiding Bishop of US-based Episcopal Church installed as honorary canon of St George’s Cathedral, Jerusalem

The presiding Bishop of the US-based Episcopal Church, Michael Curry, has been installed as a canon of St George’s Cathedral in Jerusalem.

26 March 2018

Work begins to clear mines from Qasr el Yahud – the west bank site of Jesus’ baptism

Work to clear mines from the site of Jesus’ baptism at Qasr el Yahud has begun, almost two years after the project was announced.

20 March 2018

Jerusalem’s churches wait to hear details of Israeli PM’s tax and land announcement

Bank accounts belonging to the Diocese of Jerusalem remain frozen despite an announcement suspending controversial new taxes.

02 March 2018

New municipal tax measures “threaten churches’ ministry in Jerusalem”, leaders say

Education and health ministries provided by the diocese of Jerusalem could be at risk if the Municipality goes ahead with new taxes.

15 February 2018

A Christmas Message from Archbishop Suheil Dawani

A Christmas Message from Archbishop Suheil Dawani of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & The Middle East

19 December 2017

A Christmas Message from the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem

A Christmas Message from the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem, including Archbishop Suheil Dawani.

18 December 2017

Archbishop calls for tolerance, harmony and mutual respect in the Holy City of Jerusalem

The Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, Suheil Dawani, has called for tolerance, harmony and mutual respect for all in the Holy City of Jerusalem.

11 December 2017

Church leaders criticise President Trump over recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

The announcement by US President Donald Trump on the status of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital has been criticised by church leaders.

07 December 2017

Archbishop of Canterbury joins Pope in calling for Status Quo in Jerusalem

Archbishop Justin Welby has echoed Pope Francis’ call for the Status Quo agreement over religious sites in Jerusalem to be protected.

09 November 2017

Archbishop Welby’s comment leads to development of African solar project

A comment made by the Archbishop of Canterbury during a visit to Jerusalem has resulted in a pioneering green energy project in Africa.

01 November 2017