The ecumenical representatives at the Anglican Consultative Council have welcomed their inclusion as “full members” at ACC-16 in Lusaka, and praised the work of the Anglican Communion in promoting social justice for women. The ecumenical representatives met last night and their deliberations were reported this morning
12 April 2016
Message of greeting to all the participants of the 16th Anglican Consultative Council Meeting, held in Lusaka from 8 to 19 April 2016 from His Eminence Cardinal Kurt Koch, President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity
12 April 2016
The Anglican Communion Office has released this statement in response to recent comments on events leading up to the Anglican Consultative Council meeting, ACC-16.
11 April 2016
The text of the sermon, as delivered, by Archbishop Justin Welby at the opening eucharist of ACC-16 at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Lusaka, Zambia. As Archbishop Justin gave his sermon, it was translated in to the Chewa language by Father Samuel Mwanza.
11 April 2016
The secretary general of the Anglican Communion, Josiah Idowu-Fearon, this morning delivered a report to members of the Anglican Consultative Council meeting at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Lusaka, setting out his perspective and experiences of his first few months in the post; before setting out the work of the departments at the AC Office.
11 April 2016
The Anglican Consultative Council (ACC-16) has attempted to go paperless with the provision of iPads to all delegates at the on-going meeting in Lusaka, an initiative which has been described by many as a “great step in making the church more eco-friendly.”
09 April 2016
The Primate and Archbishop of Hong Kong, the Most Revd Paul Kwong, has emphasised that the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC-16) is an important platform which can help “foster growth and better relationships within the Anglican Communion.”
09 April 2016
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has this afternoon briefed members of the Anglican Consultative Council, meeting at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Lusaka, Zambia, on the outcome of the Primates’ gathering and meeting that took place in Canterbury Cathedral in January. This is the text of his address.
08 April 2016
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby met the President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Edgar Lungu, this morning, accompanied by the Archbishop of Central Africa, Albert Chama and the Bishop of Eastern Zambia, William Mchombo.
08 April 2016
Bishops around the world should plant a tree every time they do a confirmation or baptism – that was one of the suggestions put to the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby by a group of young Anglicans from Central and Southern Africa as they discussed discipleship and environment.
07 April 2016