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President of Uganda tells African bishops: "There should be no room for intolerance because everyone is made in the image of God."

President of Uganda tells African bishops: "There should be no room for intolerance because everyone is made in the image of God."

Uganda’s President Museveni said today that tolerance was a biblical imperative and that Christians should not “have one minute of time wasted” by those promoting prejudice.

25 August 2010

African bishops' meeting in Uganda told: "History will record what happens at this conference"

African bishops' meeting in Uganda told: "History will record what happens at this conference"

The Bishop in Egypt Dr Mouneer Anis told bishops from more than 400 dioceses at the 2nd All Africa Bishops Conference that this was an historic moment for Africa’s Christian community.

24 August 2010

South African Archbishop calls for end to public service strike

South African Archbishop calls for end to public service strike

Cape Town, 19 August. South Africa’s public service strike is hurting hospital patients and students, and the government and unions should act to end it, says the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town.

20 August 2010

Burundi: Anglican church celebrates 75 years

Burundi: Anglican church celebrates 75 years

The Anglican Church of Burundi kicked off its 75th anniversary celebrations during the Aug. 14-15 weekend with a service of thanksgiving and prayer at St. Luke's Cathedral in Gitega and a service of Holy Communion at St. Peter's Church in Buhiga.

20 August 2010

Prayer requested for William's 100km walk

Prayer requested for William's 100km walk

The Anglican Church celebrates one hundred years of existence on Zambian soil this year. In order to commemorate this day a number of programs have been put in place. All the five dioceses in the country will commemorate the day individually

11 August 2010

As thousands flee murder, rape and destruction of their homes, DRC Anglican pleads for more prayer

As thousands flee murder, rape and destruction of their homes, DRC Anglican pleads for more prayer

Thousands of people have been displaced and are pouring into towns in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo as an upsurge in violence in the Lubero and Beni territories takes its toll, writes Baliesima Kadukima Albert, Coordinator of Health and HIV/AIDS programmes for the Anglican Church of the Province of Congo.

20 July 2010

Celebration as first Bishop of Tarime is consecrated

Celebration as first Bishop of Tarime is consecrated

Bwana asifiwe! Praise the Lord! Dr Mwita Akiri has been elected and consecrated as the first bishop of the new Diocese of Tarime, in northern Tanzania.

15 July 2010

Churches in drive to help prevent xenophobic attacks

Churches in drive to help prevent xenophobic attacks

The South African Council of Churches says it is taking measures in the country's nine provinces to assist possible victims of xenophobia following some attacks in the Western Cape province.

15 July 2010

Archbishop Orombi's Message to the Nation after the bomb blasts of July 11th

Archbishop Orombi's Message to the Nation after the bomb blasts of July 11th

I learned, with great shock, of the bomb blasts that went off at Kyadondo Rugby Club and Ethiopian Restaurant in Kabalagala, killing and injuring many innocent people who had converged to watch the World Cup Final on Sunday night.

13 July 2010

Churches and schools protecting thousands of youngsters from human trafficking during World Cup

Churches and schools protecting thousands of youngsters from human trafficking during World Cup

Thousands of children in South Africa have been protected from human traffickers during the Football World Cup thanks to holiday clubs set up by the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. 

09 July 2010