https://www.anglicannews.org/tag/apjn.aspx Wed, 09 May 2018 15:09:00 GMT Latest news from the Anglican Communion News Service en (C) ACO 2026 https://www.anglicannews.org/images/logo.png https://www.anglicannews.org/tag/apjn.aspx https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2018/05/south-sudanese-in-the-us-call-on-diaspora-to-join-together-as-a-force-for-peace.aspx Wed, 09 May 2018 15:09:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2018/05/south-sudanese-in-the-us-call-on-diaspora-to-join-together-as-a-force-for-peace.aspx A group of South Sudanese expatriates in the US have met to discuss “obstacles and the foundations for reconciliation and peace-building”. A group of South Sudanese expatriates in the US have met to discuss “obstacles and the foundations for reconciliation and peace-building”.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2018/02/anglican-leaders-echo-pope-francis-call-for-day-of-prayer-and-fasting-for-peace.aspx Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:07:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2018/02/anglican-leaders-echo-pope-francis-call-for-day-of-prayer-and-fasting-for-peace.aspx Anglican leaders have endorsed Pope Francis’ call for an ecumenical day of prayer and fasting peace in Congo and South Sudan. Anglican leaders have endorsed Pope Francis’ call for an ecumenical day of prayer and fasting peace in Congo and South Sudan.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2018/01/archbishop-of-cape-towns-tribute-to-anti-apartheid-hero-and-trumpeter-hugh-masekela.aspx Wed, 24 Jan 2018 15:42:15 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2018/01/archbishop-of-cape-towns-tribute-to-anti-apartheid-hero-and-trumpeter-hugh-masekela.aspx Archbishop Thabo Makgoba pays tribute to anti-apartheid campaigner and trumpeter Hugh Masekela, who died yesterday aged 78. Archbishop Thabo Makgoba pays tribute to anti-apartheid campaigner and trumpeter Hugh Masekela, who died yesterday aged 78.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2018/01/bishop-calls-for-end-to-systemic-sexism,-misogyny-and-misuse-of-power-in-the-church.aspx Tue, 23 Jan 2018 16:21:13 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2018/01/bishop-calls-for-end-to-systemic-sexism,-misogyny-and-misuse-of-power-in-the-church.aspx The US-based Episcopal Church must do more to give a voice to victims of sexual exploitation, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry says. The US-based Episcopal Church must do more to give a voice to victims of sexual exploitation, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry says.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2018/01/melbourne-bishop-defends-fine-south-sudanese-over-african-gangs-media-frenzy.aspx Thu, 18 Jan 2018 10:20:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2018/01/melbourne-bishop-defends-fine-south-sudanese-over-african-gangs-media-frenzy.aspx Bishop Philip Huggins says the church should do more to support the South Sudanese migrant and refugee community in Victoria state. Bishop Philip Huggins says the church should do more to support the South Sudanese migrant and refugee community in Victoria state.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2018/01/south-african-diocese-rolls-out-programme-to-get-people-talking-about-racial-divide.aspx Tue, 16 Jan 2018 10:15:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2018/01/south-african-diocese-rolls-out-programme-to-get-people-talking-about-racial-divide.aspx Port Elizabeth diocese is embarking on a programme to help people to tell their story in a bid to ease racial tensions in South Africa. Port Elizabeth diocese is embarking on a programme to help people to tell their story in a bid to ease racial tensions in South Africa.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2018/01/christian-groups-decry-us-policy-change-on-salvadorans-as-episcopalians-offer-support.aspx Fri, 12 Jan 2018 11:16:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2018/01/christian-groups-decry-us-policy-change-on-salvadorans-as-episcopalians-offer-support.aspx 200,000 Salvadorans who have legally established roots and families in the US could be deported after immigration protections end. 200,000 Salvadorans who have legally established roots and families in the US could be deported after immigration protections end.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2018/01/zambias-churches-urge-an-ongoing-process-to-bring-peace-and-justice-to-zambia.aspx Thu, 11 Jan 2018 17:10:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2018/01/zambias-churches-urge-an-ongoing-process-to-bring-peace-and-justice-to-zambia.aspx The three church mother-bodies in Zambia have called for an “ongoing process and effort” to bring peace and justice to Zambia. The three church mother-bodies in Zambia have called for an “ongoing process and effort” to bring peace and justice to Zambia.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2017/12/anglican-communion-secretary-general-excited-by-his-new-peace-role-in-nigeria.aspx Fri, 01 Dec 2017 17:01:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2017/12/anglican-communion-secretary-general-excited-by-his-new-peace-role-in-nigeria.aspx Dr Josiah Idowu-Fearon, has spoken of his excitement at being appointed to lead a peace commission in the Nigerian state of Kaduna. Dr Josiah Idowu-Fearon, has spoken of his excitement at being appointed to lead a peace commission in the Nigerian state of Kaduna.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2017/04/tec-to-cut-refugee-support-network-after-us-immigration-changes.aspx Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:05:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2017/04/tec-to-cut-refugee-support-network-after-us-immigration-changes.aspx Episcopal Migration Ministries – the refugee resettlement programme of the US-based Episcopal Church – is to cut its 31-member affiliate network by six next year. The move is because of changes in US immigration policy which will reduce the number of refugees resettling in the USA by more than half. Episcopal Migration Ministries – the refugee resettlement programme of the US-based Episcopal Church – is to cut its 31-member affiliate network by six next year. The move is because of changes in US immigration policy which will reduce the number of refugees resettling in the USA by more than half.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2017/03/women-donate-themselves-to-help-find-peace-in-south-sudan-campaigner-tells-un-meeting.aspx Thu, 16 Mar 2017 15:28:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2017/03/women-donate-themselves-to-help-find-peace-in-south-sudan-campaigner-tells-un-meeting.aspx Key Anglican campaigners for peace and justice in war-torn South Sudan have told a meeting at the United Nations in New York about the vital role women and the church have been playing in peace building and supporting the victims of conflict. Key Anglican campaigners for peace and justice in war-torn South Sudan have told a meeting at the United Nations in New York about the vital role women and the church have been playing in peace building and supporting the victims of conflict.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2017/02/ghana-reconciliation-pilgrimage-a-homecoming-says-presiding-bishop.aspx Mon, 20 Feb 2017 15:10:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2017/02/ghana-reconciliation-pilgrimage-a-homecoming-says-presiding-bishop.aspx Presiding Bishop Michael Curry of the US-based Episcopal Church has led a reconciliation pilgrimage for bishops and Episcopal Relief & Development supporters to Ghana. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry of the US-based Episcopal Church has led a reconciliation pilgrimage for bishops and Episcopal Relief & Development supporters to Ghana.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2017/01/abp-justin-backs-abp-thabo-in-church-v-state-row.aspx Wed, 04 Jan 2017 16:43:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2017/01/abp-justin-backs-abp-thabo-in-church-v-state-row.aspx The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has declared his support for the Archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Makgoba, in a dispute with the South African president. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has declared his support for the Archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Makgoba, in a dispute with the South African president.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2016/09/call-for-acc-members-to-step-up-asia-bibi-campaign.aspx Thu, 15 Sep 2016 13:05:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2016/09/call-for-acc-members-to-step-up-asia-bibi-campaign.aspx Campaigners for a young Christian Pakistani woman on death row for breaking the blasphemy law have urged ACC members to step up their efforts to get her released. Campaigners for a young Christian Pakistani woman on death row for breaking the blasphemy law have urged ACC members to step up their efforts to get her released.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2016/06/anglicans-mark-world-refugee-day.aspx Mon, 20 Jun 2016 16:02:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2016/06/anglicans-mark-world-refugee-day.aspx The number of people displaced from their homes by war and persecution hit a record-breaking 65.3 million people by the end of 2015, the UN said today in a report released to mark World Refugee Day. The number of people displaced from their homes by war and persecution hit a record-breaking 65.3 million people by the end of 2015, the UN said today in a report released to mark World Refugee Day.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2016/05/continuing-indaba-director-returns-to-parish-ministry.aspx Fri, 27 May 2016 11:55:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2016/05/continuing-indaba-director-returns-to-parish-ministry.aspx The Revd Canon Dr Phil Groves, who for the past 10 years has led the Anglican Communion’s Continuing Indaba conflict transformation and reconciliation ministry, is to leave his post at the end of July to return to parish ministry. Dr Groves will become Associate Rector in the Wychert Vale Benefice in the Church of England’s Diocese of Oxford. The Revd Canon Dr Phil Groves, who for the past 10 years has led the Anglican Communion’s Continuing Indaba conflict transformation and reconciliation ministry, is to leave his post at the end of July to return to parish ministry. Dr Groves will become Associate Rector in the Wychert Vale Benefice in the Church of England’s Diocese of Oxford.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2016/03/primate-urges-rule-of-law-in-brazils-corruption-crisis.aspx Wed, 23 Mar 2016 15:56:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2016/03/primate-urges-rule-of-law-in-brazils-corruption-crisis.aspx The Primate of Brazil, the Most Revd Francisco De Assis da Silva, has appealed for calm in the country as continuing protests take place about alleged government corruption. Archbishop Francisco said that the protests “must not pass the limits of constitutional rights and liberties” and that the allegations must be dealt with through the law. The Primate of Brazil, the Most Revd Francisco De Assis da Silva, has appealed for calm in the country as continuing protests take place about alleged government corruption. Archbishop Francisco said that the protests “must not pass the limits of constitutional rights and liberties” and that the allegations must be dealt with through the law.

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2016/03/call-to-prayer-for-burundi.aspx Fri, 18 Mar 2016 09:48:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2016/03/call-to-prayer-for-burundi.aspx A Communion-wide call to pray for the crisis-torn country of Burundi and the role that the Anglican Church of Burundi plays in in bringing peace and reconciliation has been issued. The call to pray – from Holy Week and through the Easter season – is being backed by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.  A Communion-wide call to pray for the crisis-torn country of Burundi and the role that the Anglican Church of Burundi plays in in bringing peace and reconciliation has been issued. The call to pray – from Holy Week and through the Easter season – is being backed by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. 

]]> https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2016/03/calls-for-peace-in-burundi-grow-louder.aspx Thu, 10 Mar 2016 11:36:00 GMT https://www.anglicannews.org/news/2016/03/calls-for-peace-in-burundi-grow-louder.aspx During a solidarity visit to Burundi 1 - 4 March, the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) sent a “Peace Message” urging all parties in Burundi to promote national unity, healing and reconciliation. During a solidarity visit to Burundi 1 - 4 March, the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) sent a “Peace Message” urging all parties in Burundi to promote national unity, healing and reconciliation.

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