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Clergy sexual abuse raised as issue at UN meeting

Clergy sexual abuse raised as issue at UN meeting

At a time of widespread scandals over clergy sex abuse, the World Council of Churches (WCC) and World Student Christian Federation (WSCF) have called for professional standards of clergy accountability at an international forum on violence against women.

13 March 2013

Synod of Bishops of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, March 2013

Synod of Bishops of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, March 2013

We, as the Bishops of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, meeting at St Augustine’s, Modderpoort, in the Diocese of the Free State, from 5 to 8 March 2013

12 March 2013

Church in Zambia launches campaign to tackle violence against women on International Women's Day

Church in Zambia launches campaign to tackle violence against women on International Women's Day

This International Women's Day the Anglican Church in Zambia is launching a new initiative to tackle violence towards women and girls. 

08 March 2013

Zambian Anglicans "played vital role" in fight against gender violence

Zambian Anglicans "played vital role" in fight against gender violence

The Government of the Republic of Zambia has praised the Anglican Church in Zambia for being proactive leaders in the fight against gender-based violence and has especially applauded women for choosing to speak out.

06 March 2013

Church in West Africa devises new approach for spreading the Gospel

Church in West Africa devises new approach for spreading the Gospel

The Church of the Province of West Africa has come up with a new methodology to help spread the Gospel while addressing the socio-economic aspects of the people in the Province.

05 March 2013

Women's Indaba success will mean similar gatherings across Africa, USA

The first three-day Indaba process specifically designed for women to discuss the issue of violence has been hailed a success by participants.

04 March 2013

Tanzania bishops welcome Archbishop-elect Jacob Chimeledya

Tanzania bishops welcome Archbishop-elect Jacob Chimeledya

Bishops from the Anglican Church of Tanzania (ACT) have welcomed and expressed their support for new Archbishop, Bishop of Mpwapwa Diocese Jacob Chimeledya.

03 March 2013

Diocese of Botswana celebrates 40 years of existence, bids farewell to Bishop

Diocese of Botswana celebrates 40 years of existence, bids farewell to Bishop

Anglicans from the Diocese of Botswana on Sunday celebrated the diocese 40th anniversary and bade farewell to their bishop in a special thanksgiving service held at the Holy Cross Cathedral in Botswana capital Gaborone.

28 February 2013

Pope Benedict's contributions to Christian unity

Pope Benedict's contributions to Christian unity

The World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit expressed “profound thanks” on 27 February for the ministry and witness of Pope Benedict XVI as he officially completed his service as head of the Catholic Church.

27 February 2013

Victory for Manicaland in long awaited judgment

The Supreme Court of Zimbabwe has ruled in favour of the Anglican Church of the Province of Central Africa [CPCA] in a legal case involving the Province and breakaway former bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Manicaland Elson Jakazi.

27 February 2013