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African Anglicans appeal for harmony, understanding between Muslims and Christians

African Anglicans appeal for harmony, understanding between Muslims and Christians

Anglican leaders from across the continent of Africa have made an emotional appeal to Muslim leaders to stand with them in opposition to "tragic violence that is destroying our communities".

08 February 2012

The final day of the 11th CAPA Council Meeting

On the final day of the 11th CAPA Council Meeting in Burundi, the Constitution is reviewed, a delegation meets with the President, and a new Chair and Vice Chair are elected,

07 February 2012

11th CAPA Council Meeting - Day 1

11th CAPA Council Meeting - Day 1

A report of the first day's proceedings at the 11th CAPA Council meeting hosted by the Province of the Anglican Church of Burundi. In attendance are Primates or their representatives, clergy and lay people from the 12 Anglican Provinces of Africa along with partners and other observers from around the world.

07 February 2012

11th CAPA Council opens in Burundi

Hosted by the Province of the Anglican Church of Burundi, the 11th CAPA Council meeting has brought together Primates or their representatives, clergy and lay people from the 12 Anglican Provinces of Africa along with partners and other observers from around the world.

05 February 2012

Fervent Prayer, Panacea To Boko Haram Menace

Fervent Prayer, Panacea To Boko Haram Menace

Osun State deputy governor, Otunba (Mrs) Grace Laoye-Tomori has reiterated the efficacy of prayer as the only panacea to the incessant killing of Christians by Boko Haram sect in some parts of Nigeria.

02 February 2012

Cleric Advises Christians Against Retaliation

Cleric Advises Christians Against Retaliation

Archbishop Peter Akinola, a retired Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has urged Christians to remain peaceful and shun retaliatory attacks against their Muslims brothers.

02 February 2012

Bishop Advises Community Against Deities, Secret Cults

Bishop Advises Community Against Deities, Secret Cults

OGWASHI-UKU (DELTA) - The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Asaba, Most Rev Justus Mogekwu, has called on the Chiefs and inhabitants of Ogwashi-Uku to do away with the worship of deities.

02 February 2012

Boko Haram Is A Distraction

Boko Haram Is A Distraction

The Anglican Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Reverend Emmanuel Chukwuma, has warned those, including Boko Haram, scheming to distract the government of President Goodluck Jonathan to retrace their steps and turn a new leaf.

31 January 2012

Nigerian conflict mixes religion, poverty and politics

Nigerian conflict mixes religion, poverty and politics

27 January (ENInews)--Christian and Muslim leaders worldwide are being urged to act together to address the violence being unleashed in northern Nigeria that has been blamed on Boko Haram, a self-proclaimed Islamist group.

30 January 2012

WCC asks Nigerian president to support Christian/Muslim peace

WCC asks Nigerian president to support Christian/Muslim peace

[World Council of Churches] The World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit expressed deep sadness over the current wave of violence in Nigeria, calling on the churches to pray for the victims, and asking Nigerian president to support solidarity efforts for peace by both Christians and Muslims in the country.

27 January 2012