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Interfaith relief efforts continue to thrive in Uganda

Interfaith relief efforts continue to thrive in Uganda

Faith leaders in Uganda are celebrating ten years of successful inter-faith service to citizens in the east Africa nation that has rebounded from civil war and economic catastrophe.

29 September 2011

Uganda elects bishop for new diocese

Uganda elects bishop for new diocese

The House of Bishops of the Church of the Province of Uganda sitting at Commonwealth Speke Resort Munyonyo on September 28, 2011 elected Rev. Canon Nathan Ahimbisibwe as the 1st Diocesan Bishop of the newly created South Ankole Diocese.

29 September 2011

Clinton's anti-child-marriage initiative finds relevance in churches

Clinton's anti-child-marriage initiative finds relevance in churches

Nairobi, Kenya, 21 September (ENInews) -As a new international initiative seeks to stop child marriages, church-based centers in southern Kenya are an example of faith organizations providing a haven for girls and educating communities about the issue.

28 September 2011

Anglican Archbishop reflects on Restitution, Freedom of Information and Hate Speech

Anglican Archbishop reflects on Restitution, Freedom of Information and Hate Speech

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba participated in the unveiling of the Memorial Tombstone to Revd Tiyo Soga on 9 September 2011, at Thuthura, Eastern Cape, using the following prayer.

19 September 2011

As Zimbabwe priest is freed, bishop is robbed of communications equipment

As Zimbabwe priest is freed, bishop is robbed of communications equipment

On the day that an Anglican priest accused of stealing his own church property was released without charge, thugs broke into the home of the Bishop of Harare but take only money and communications equipment.

09 September 2011

African communicator sought to help Anglicans to tell their stories

African communicator sought to help Anglicans to tell their stories

Church leaders have welcomed a decision to appoint a Communications Officer in Africa to help Anglicans there better share their stories of life and ministry with the world.

09 September 2011

Hoima cathedral re-opened

Hoima cathedral re-opened

“Oh, come, let us worship, bow down and kneel before the Lord,” reads the message on the two metallic gates of the newly renovated St. Peter’s Cathedral.

07 September 2011

Anglican Bishop of Harare: "Priest's arrest for 'theft' of US$1.5 million is baseless"

Anglican Bishop of Harare: "Priest's arrest for 'theft' of US$1.5 million is baseless"

Police today arrested Reverend Julius Zimbudzana, the priest in charge at St Mary’s Anglican Church, for allegedly taking over Anglican church property worth over US$1.5 million as police intensified their persecution of the Anglican Church, hiding behind unjust court rulings.

06 September 2011

Faith leaders take HIV prevention message to African sports tournament

Faith leaders take HIV prevention message to African sports tournament

Nairobi, Kenya--Faith leaders are taking HIV and AIDS prevention messages to Africa's largest multi-sports tournament, currently underway in Maputo, Mozambique.

06 September 2011

Cape Town diocese calls on the world to "tread lightly"

Cape Town diocese calls on the world to "tread lightly"

This Heritage Day, 24 September 2011, environmental organizations the world over – including in Cape Town – will take to the streets to call for a new way of moving, a way that moves beyond fossil fuels and a dependency on private vehicles and leaves behind a sustainable, low-carbon legacy.

05 September 2011