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Archbishop of Canterbury hosts disability conference at Lambeth Palace

Archbishop Justin Welby hosted a conference to explore how people with disabilities can participate fully in the life of the church.

20 July 2018

Indigenous Global Ecumenical Gathering meets in New Zealand

World Council of Churches’ Indigenous Global Ecumenical Gathering hosted by the Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia.

19 July 2018

Global ecumenical group re-launches Thursdays in Black campaign against gender violence

The World Council of Churches has unveiled new designs for its ecumenical Thursdays in Black campaign against rape and sexual violence.

19 July 2018

Archbishop of Canterbury hosts Grand Imam for religious leadership talks

Bishops and young people from around the world take part in talks with the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Grand Imam of al-Azhar.

18 July 2018

Archbishop of Canterbury urges British government to intervene on violence in Nigeria

Archbishop Justin Welby has asked the British government to support Nigeria to find a solution to the increasing violence in the country.

17 July 2018

Great War memorial fund for cathedrals “significantly reduced immediate risks”

Immediate risks to a number of English cathedrals have been “significantly reduced” by a £40 million conservation and repair scheme.

17 July 2018

Anglicans should become more aware of the Communion’s life, Secretary General says

The Anglican Communion’s Secretary General, Josiah Idowu-Fearon, has urged Anglicans to “become more aware of the Communion’s life”. 

16 July 2018

Bishops’ ecumenical appeal for calm as riots hit Northern Ireland city of Londonderry

The Anglican and Roman Catholic bishops in Londonderry have urged parents in the city to use their influence to end ongoing riots.

13 July 2018

Prince Charles visits churches as part of his summer tour of Wales

The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles, has visited a number of Anglican churches as part of his annual summer tour of the country.

12 July 2018

Church of England announces 100 new churches in £27 million growth programme

More than 100 new Christian communities will be created across England in an ambitious new growth programme announced today.

11 July 2018