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Anglican, Lutheran and Buddhist dialogue and collaboration to continue

An international gathering of Anglicans, Lutherans and Buddhists took place in January in Myanmar – and a joint statement has now been issued which sets out the aim of future joint collaboration on projects of common concern. 

02 February 2017

Serious Case Review highlights child safeguarding failures

An official review into two separate cases of child abuse at a school in southern England has concluded that there were “missed opportunities to prevent the abuse of children”.

02 February 2017

Archbishop of Canterbury sets out vision for 2017 Primates Meeting

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby writtes to every primate in the Anglican Communion setting out his hopes for the next Primates’ Meeting, in October. 

01 February 2017

Australian Primate sets out four priorities for 2017

The Archbishop of Melbourne, Philip Freier, has set out four priorities for 2017.

01 February 2017

Applicants sought for key strategic role at Anglican Communion Office

Newly created post of Chief Operating Officer being advertised at the Anglican Communion Office in London

31 January 2017

Mosque shooting leaves "a nation horrified"

The Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada has said that Sunday night’s shooting at a mosque in Quebec has left "a nation horrified.”

31 January 2017

Holocaust Memorial day: Archbishop Welby warns against "collusion with evil"

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has urged people to resist a “post-truth” culture “at every level and in every conversation and debate.”

27 January 2017

Anglican Church in Melbourne intervenes in debate about a surge in youth crime

Melbourne Bishop calls for long term approach to growing problem of youth crime

27 January 2017

Christmas peace rally promotes the Prince of Peace

Christians from different churches took to the streets of the Pakistani city of Peshawar in December for what the local diocese called a “mega Peace Rally.” 

26 January 2017

Tributes and prayers after Melbourne car attack leaves five dead

A State Memorial Service is expected to be held after five people were killed and 30 injured after a car drove into pedestrians.

25 January 2017