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Brussels cathedral holds community dinner

The Diocese of Europe’s pro-cathedral of Holy Trinity in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, brought hope and joy to around 60 people on the margins of society by hosting a community dinner.

26 November 2015

'Understand ISIS' former Archbishop Rowan Williams advises journalists

THE former Archbishop of Canterbury this week (17 November) criticised sections of the media for "dehumanising" Islamic State.

19 November 2015

Anglican leaders continue to reflect on Paris terror attacks

Church services and vigils have been held throughout the world in response to the terror attacks on Friday in Paris which killed at least 129 people. As they were taking place, Anglican leaders continued to reflect on the atrocities.

16 November 2015

Prayers and solidarity after Paris attacks

Church leaders around the world have offered prayers and messages of solidarity after the series of terrorist attacks in Paris last night which left at least 127 people dead and many more fighting for their lives.

14 November 2015

'What if it were you?' Responding to the refugee crisis in Germany

A Muslim man from Pakistan stands to share the peace during a Sunday morning service at Church of the Ascension in Munich. It may be different from the kind of worship he’d been used to at his mosque in Peshawar, but he’s one of several refugees who’ve found a welcoming community at the Episcopal parish after being forced to flee extremism and persecution.

13 November 2015

Communique from the Church Leaders' consultation on the European Refugee Crisis

Communiqué from the Church Leaders' Consultation on the European Refugee Crisis, organised by the World Council of Churches, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria and the Evangelical Church in Germany, meeting in Kardinal-Wendel-Haus, Munich on 29 October 2015.

30 October 2015

Former Episcopal Bishop Heather Cook sentenced to seven years in drunk-driving death of cyclist

Former Episcopal Bishop Heather Cook was sentenced Tuesday to seven years in prison for killing a cyclist in a drunken crash in Baltimore two days after Christmas.

28 October 2015

WCC condemns foreign military intervention in Syria

The World Council of Churches (WCC) has expressed grave concern over the dramatic escalation of the conflict in Syria and called for an end to foreign military interventions in the war-torn country.

14 October 2015

Earthquake safety fears closes oldest stone church in New Zealand

St Mary’s Cathedral in New Plymouth will close temporarily for earthquake strengthening. The Taranaki Anglican Trust Board has decided this for safety reasons. This follows an engineer’s report and an extensive parish consultation.

05 October 2015

European churches call for unified political response to current migrant crisis

Conference of European Churches and Commission of the Episcopates of the European Community on humanitarian crisis

02 October 2015