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Southern African Province mourns the death of Bishop David Beetge

Southern African Province mourns the death of Bishop David Beetge

Tributes have come in from many Anglican leaders. ACNS shares statements from Dr Rowan Williams and others. 

01 October 2008

Archbishop of York - Calls for Joint Action to Achieve "Education For All" at UN Emergency Summit

Archbishop of York - Calls for Joint Action to Achieve "Education For All" at UN Emergency Summit

The Archbishop of York launched the "Education For All" initiative during a session of the UN's emergency summit on Millennium Development Goals yesterday.

26 September 2008

Anglicans join in Lourdes Jubilee

Anglicans join in Lourdes Jubilee

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Rowan Williams, joined some 600 Anglicans for a pilgrimage at world-renowned shrine of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes in the south of France. The five day visit was sponsored by the Society of Mary and the Society of Our Lady of Walsingham

25 September 2008

Archbishop of Canterbury's sermon for the International Mass at Lourdes

Archbishop of Canterbury's sermon for the International Mass at Lourdes

The Archbishop of Canterbury’s sermon at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes at the International Mass of 24 September 2008 (the feast of Our Lady of Walsingham)

24 September 2008

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for greater co-operation to meet Millennium Development Goals

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for greater co-operation to meet Millennium Development Goals

On the eve of the United Nations General Assembly meeting on Millennium Development Goals in New York, the Archbishop of Canterbury has underlined the commitment of the Anglican Church to continue to work for the eradication of poverty.

24 September 2008

UN Media Advisory

UN Media Advisory

Date of Event: September 25, 2008. St John the Divine Cathedral, Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street, New York USA. Anglican Act of Witness in support of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals

23 September 2008

An Interfaith Service of Recommitment and Witness to Achievements of the MDGs

An Interfaith Service of Recommitment and Witness to Achievements of the MDGs

Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and Dr Hellen Wangusa, Anglican Observer at the United Nations, cordially invite you to attend An Interfaith Service of Recommitment and Witness to the Achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.

23 September 2008

Prayer Reminder

Prayer Reminder

"The Provinces of the Communion call for a day of prayer and fasting and witness on 25th September 2008 when there is a special session of the United Nations to discuss the Millennium Development Goals." (2008 Lambeth Conference Reflections Document)

23 September 2008

World Leaders to boost action to end extreme poverty

World Leaders to boost action to end extreme poverty

Business, Foundation and Activist Leaders to Announce Initiatives as Part of Mobilization to Reach Millennium Development Goals At United Nations high-level event, 25 September

12 September 2008

Archbishop of Canterbury meets with Chief Rabbis of Israel

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, yesterday met with the Chief Rabbis of Israel, Chief Rabbi Shlomo Amar and Chief Rabbi Yonah Metzger

10 September 2008