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Zimbabwe police stop Anglican prayer retreat under security laws, order 80 clerics to disperse

Zimbabwe police stop Anglican prayer retreat under security laws, order 80 clerics to disperse

Harare, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwean police stopped a retreat of 80 clergy over claims that their prayer gathering was not given police clearance under sweeping security laws, the country’s mainstream Anglican church said Tuesday.

03 January 2012

Anglican Church of Kenya Priest Gets Death Threats

Anglican Church of Kenya Priest Gets Death Threats

An Anglican priest who recently declared his interest for the governor seat in Murang'a county claims he has received several death threats.

02 January 2012

Nigeria Christians 'to defend churches from Boko Haram

Nigeria Christians 'to defend churches from Boko Haram

Nigerian Christians will have "no other option" but to defend themselves if attacks by Islamist militants continue, church leaders have said.

28 December 2011

Nigeria churches hit by blasts during Christmas prayers

Nigeria churches hit by blasts during Christmas prayers

A series of bomb attacks in Nigeria, including two on Christmas Day church services, have left almost 40 people dead and many injured.

25 December 2011

To the Laos - Archbishop Dr Thabo Makgoba's Christmas letter to his faithful and beyond

To the Laos - Archbishop Dr Thabo Makgoba's Christmas letter to his faithful and beyond

A blessed and joyful Christmas to you all! May the love of God overflow in you and all those you love, this festive season, as you share in celebrating the greatest Christmas present of all, God’s gift of himself, Emmanuel – God with us, always and everywhere, no matter what we face in life.

16 December 2011

Archbishop Henry Orombi's Christmas Message: His Name Still Means Saviour

Archbishop Henry Orombi's Christmas Message: His Name Still Means Saviour

The angel of the Lord told Joseph, “Mary will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1.21) The name ‘Jesus’ literally means “The Lord saves.”

15 December 2011

HID, a gift to humanity - Bishop Fape

HID, a gift to humanity - Bishop Fape

The Bishop of Remo Anglican Diocese, The Right Reverend Olusina Fape, has described the Mother of the Diocese and Iya Ijo of Our Saviour’s Anglican

13 December 2011

Rwanda: Anglican Youth Camp Kicks Off in Rusizi

Rwanda: Anglican Youth Camp Kicks Off in Rusizi

Rusizi/Nyamasheke — Hundreds of youth from Rusizi and Nyamasheke districts yesterday turned up for the two-week annual youth camp organised by the Anglican Church of Rwanda.

07 December 2011

Eyewitness: Finding Peace amid Terrorism

Eyewitness: Finding Peace amid Terrorism

Clouds of fear brood over Garissa in the northeastern province of Kenya. For residents of Garissa the reality of terrorism struck home on the night of Nov. 24.

06 December 2011

Bishop Gaul sponsored walk: Harare to Kadoma

Bishop Gaul sponsored walk: Harare to Kadoma

Students at the Bishop Gaul College intend to raise US$25 000 from a sponsored walk from Harare to Kadoma starting on Thursday 1 December 2011 to Saturday 3 December, which will go towards the purchase of a utility vehicle for the College Principal.

29 November 2011