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Nigerian archbishop finds healthy church in America

Nigerian archbishop finds healthy church in America

After visiting four dioceses of the Episcopal Church in Chicago, Southern Ohio, Houston and Michigan, Archbishop Peter Akinola of Nigeria said that, "the church I saw is as healthy as any church can be."

14 August 2001

Short Address given by Archbishop Njongonkulu Ndungane at the National Gender Summit

Short Address given by Archbishop Njongonkulu Ndungane at the National Gender Summit

One of the issues closest to my heart is the dignity and rights of women and children. It is an issue that strikes at the heart of our nation and involves so much more than simply putting legislation in place and talk about Constitutional rights.

07 August 2001

Statement on "The men's march against violence on women and children"

Statement on "The men's march against violence on women and children"

Representatives from various stakeholders including the Government, NGOs, Civil Society structures, the media and faith-based communities today committed themselves to starting a campaign to mobilise men into active involvement in promoting the dignity and rights of women and the fight against all forms of violence and abuse of women and children.

07 August 2001

Archbishop Marona visits Sudanese refugee communities

Archbishop Marona visits Sudanese refugee communities

The Rt Revd Joseph Marona, Archbishop of Sudan, has just returned from a pastoral visit to displaced Sudanese in the Middle East at the invitation of the Bishops of Egypt and Jerusalem.

26 July 2001

Anglican Communion Ordains Eight Priests

Anglican Communion Ordains Eight Priests

Eight priests and seven deacons were ordained recently by the Bishop of Ijebu Diocese, Anglican Communion, the Rt Revd Professor Akinyele Omoyajowo.

24 July 2001

Archbishop Desmond Tutu: Silver Jubilee of his consecration as Bishop

Archbishop Desmond Tutu: Silver Jubilee of his consecration as Bishop

The warm glint in his eyes, and the boyish mannerism, are still part of Desmond Mpilo Tutu's make-up.

18 July 2001

A Sub-Saharan response to AIDS

A Sub-Saharan response to AIDS

I am pleased to announce an initiative - supported by Anglicans worldwide and driven by the Anglican Archbishops of Africa - that is geared to assist an effective sub-Saharan response to the AIDS pandemic because we are all working for a generation without AIDS.

11 July 2001

Many tribes: One Lord

Many tribes: One Lord

35 new deacons and priests from at least ten different Sudanese tribes were ordained yesterday by the Bishop of Khartoum, the Rt. Reverend Bulus Idris Tia, at All Saints Cathedral to serve in different parishes in the Khartoum Diocese of the Episcopal Church of Sudan.

02 July 2001

Ndungane urges Swiss churches to support reparation campaign

Ndungane urges Swiss churches to support reparation campaign

Anglican Archbishop Njongonkulu Ndungane urged the Federation of Swiss Protestant Churches to support his call for the cancellation of odious debt and reparation for victims of apartheid.

27 June 2001

Last chance to avoid humanitarian tragedy in the Nuba Mountains

Last chance to avoid humanitarian tragedy in the Nuba Mountains

Escalating Government of Sudan (GoS) attacks on civilian targets and drought-induced crop failures across the region have placed over 84,500 civilians in a life-threatening situation in the Sudan People's Liberation Army/Movement (SPLA/M) controlled areas of the Nuba Mountains.

27 June 2001