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News from the Diocese of Lebombo, Mozambique

News from the Diocese of Lebombo, Mozambique

Canon Jim Rosenthal of the Anglican Communion News Service spoke to Bishop Dinis Sengulane on 29 February 2000 about the current flooding disaster in Mozambique.

01 March 2000

Pilgrimage to Sudan

Pilgrimage to Sudan

Joseph Ayok lost his mother and two brothers in the civil war that has been devastating southern Sudan for the last 30 years. Joseph, a former Olympic athlete, is now a vicar in Dorset after he fled to England 17 years ago. But he hasn't forgotten his native country, and his life's mission is to highlight the suffering of people in Sudan.

24 February 2000

Sudan: New Archbishop elected for fast growing Anglican Church

Sudan: New Archbishop elected for fast growing Anglican Church

Bishop Joseph B Marona has been elected Archbishop of the Episcopal Church of Sudan (ECS). He succeeds Archbishop Benjamina Yugusuk, who retired two years ago. 

18 February 2000

Episcopal Church of Sudan elects Archbishop

Episcopal Church of Sudan elects Archbishop

The General Synod of the Episcopal Church of Sudan (ECS) on February 14, 2000 elected Bishop Joseph Marona as the third Archbishop of the ECS. He succeeds Archbishop Benjamina Wani Yugusuk who retired on February 28, 1998. Archbishop Marona will be enthroned in Juba, the headquarters of ECS, on 30 April 2000.

18 February 2000

Lambeth: Sermon by the Archbishop of Canterbury

Lambeth: Sermon by the Archbishop of Canterbury

It is a joy to be with you all this morning. I would like to thank the Archbishop of Cape Town for inviting me to preach at this splendid consecration service, as it allows me to reflect a little on the office and work of a bishop in God's Church. And may I thank you

08 February 2000

Optimism in Sudan

Optimism in Sudan

Marc Nikkel, diocesan missionary to Sudan for the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia, has reported that there is cause for optimism in Sudan, even though the country has been torn apart by civil war for many years.

08 February 2000

Archbishop of Canterbury's visit to Southern Africa

Archbishop of Canterbury's visit to Southern Africa

I am so pleased to be with you today in much warmer weather than in London, where I was just two days ago! But then, it is always good to come to Africa and experience not only nice weather but also the life and joy of the people of Africa often in the midst of terrible sufferings.

07 February 2000

South Africa: Archbishop questions Scriptual Authority on homosexuality

South Africa: Archbishop questions Scriptual Authority on homosexuality

More than any other issue of our time homosexuality illustrates differences within the Anglican Church world-wide, according to Southern Africa's Archbishop Njongonkulu Ndungane. Addressing a conference in Berkeley California (20/1/200) on Anglicanism and the scriptures, he referred to a Lambeth Conference decision two years ago at which, after heated debate among bishops, it was decided not to ordain practising homosexuals or to bless same-sex unions.

07 February 2000

Congo: Still Alive but Under Cover of War

Congo: Still Alive but Under Cover of War

The latest rebel conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo broke out in August 1998. Today more than half the country is under the control of various rebel groups, with 1.1 million people displaced by the fighting.

19 January 2000

Church is Major Health Care Provider

Church is Major Health Care Provider

A major new report published by the World Council of Churches has shown that churches play a crucial role in providing health care in many African and Asian countries.

20 December 1999