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Anglican Church of Melanesia commemorate 49 years since inauguration

The Anglican Church of Melanesia’s (ACOM) have celebrated 49 years since their inauguration at All Saints Church in Honiara. 

29 February 2024

Pope Benedict XVI: a statement from the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion,  Anthony Poggo, has issued a statement following the death of Benedict XVI.

31 December 2022

"Sons and Daughters of Benedict:" in conversation with two ecumenists

In Conversation : The Director of Unity, Faith and Order of the Anglican Communion, Canon John Gibaut and Benedictine monk and leading Roman Catholic Biblical scholar, Fr Henry Wansbrough.

01 September 2017

Pope Benedict's contributions to Christian unity

Pope Benedict's contributions to Christian unity

The World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit expressed “profound thanks” on 27 February for the ministry and witness of Pope Benedict XVI as he officially completed his service as head of the Catholic Church.

27 February 2013

Former Anglican leader not surprised by papal resignation

Former Anglican leader not surprised by papal resignation

By Vatican Radio

Pope Benedict’s retirement was not such a surprise to the former Archbishop of Canterbury, who had discussed “the pressures of office” with the pontiff during their last meeting a year ago.

15 February 2013

A message from the Archbishop of Canterbury on Pope Benedict's resignation

A message from the Archbishop of Canterbury on Pope Benedict's resignation

It was with a heavy heart but complete understanding that we learned this morning of Pope Benedict’s declaration of his decision to lay down the burden of ministry as Bishop of Rome

11 February 2013

Anglican - Roman Catholic Relations: A statement from the Informal Talks

Anglican - Roman Catholic Relations: A statement from the Informal Talks

Following the meeting between Pope Benedict XVI and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, at the Vatican on 21 November 2009, at which they reaffirmed their desire to strengthen ecumenical relations between Anglicans and Roman Catholics, a preparatory committee met on 23 November 2009 to prepare the third phase of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC).

26 November 2009