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Argentinean churches rejoice after son of death camp mother found

After searching for more than 35 years, the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo in Argentina have finally found the grandson of one of their founders, Estela de Carlotto.

13 August 2014

WCC commission leadership selected

At the Central Committee meeting of the World Council of Churches (WCC), leadership of the Council’s consultative bodies was announced. 

13 August 2014

Obituary: The Rt Revd Donald Arden

The Rt Revd Donald Arden died peacefully at home in Romsey, surrounded by his family, on 18 July, aged 98

12 August 2014

Archbishop prays for Melanesian Brothers killed during peace work

Archbishop Justin Welby dedicates memorial to martyred Brothers during short visit to the Church of Melanesia - part of a 10-day visit to Anglican primates in the South Pacific. 

12 August 2014

Archbishop of Canterbury visits Anglicans in Papua New Guinea

Archbishop Justin Welby is on a 10-day visit to fellow Anglican leaders in the South Pacific. 

11 August 2014

Anglicans, Oriental Orthodox Churches' prepare for theological breakthrough

Senior theologians in the Anglican Communion and Oriental Orthodox Churches are to confirm an agreement on their understanding of Christ's Incarnation.

08 August 2014

Archbishop begins visit to Anglicans in Philippines and Oceania

Archbishop Justin Welby is visiting all his fellow Anglican primates during his first 18 months in office. 

07 August 2014

Lessons of Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings still need to be applied seven decades later

It was nearly 70 years ago on August 6 and 9, 1945 that the atomic bombs were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

05 August 2014

WCC to hold seminar on migration and theological education

How should the growing phenomenon of migration affect training for ministry? An upcoming seminar organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC) at the Ecumenical Institute Bossey will focus on evaluating experiences and devising new approaches to theological education

05 August 2014

Archbishop prays for reconciliation at WWI centenary event in Belgium

The Archbishop joined Royal Family members and the Prime Minister at a solemn commemoration in Belgium last night remembering Britain’s entry into WWI.

05 August 2014