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Church of Pakistan Moderator calls for an end to ‘Judicial Apartheid’ against Christians

Bishop Azad Marshall, Moderator of the Church of Pakistan, has been visiting Christian communities who were attacked in Jaranwala.

22 August 2023

Anglican Church of Ceylon calls for urgent action from UN Human Rights Council

The Anglican Church of Ceylon, with the support of the Anglican Communion Office at the UN, calls on action from the Human Rights Council.

24 September 2021

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, speaks about the ongoing situation in Afghanistan

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has addressed the House of Lords about the ongoing humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. 

18 August 2021

“Do not grow tired of praying for Sudan”, Archbishop Ezekiel Kondo pleads

The Primate of the Episcopal Church of Sudan, Archbishop Ezekiel Kondo, has urged Christians to “not grow tired of praying for Sudan”.

17 November 2020

Church of Ireland urges freedom of religion and expression as country prepares for blasphemy referendum

Voters in Ireland will take part in a referendum next Friday (26 October) to decide whether to abolish the country’s blasphemy laws.

19 October 2018

Archbishop of Canterbury convenes high-level Commonwealth freedom of religion discussion

Parliamentarians and religious leaders from 11 countries gathered at Lambeth Palace for two-days of discussions on religious freedom.

19 April 2018

Missouri faith leaders unite against proposals to ease restrictions on guns in sacred spaces

Faith leaders in Missouri have united against a draft Bill which would make it easier for gun owners to carry weapons in places of worship.

13 April 2018

Anglican Communion to play active role in next week’s Commonwealth leaders’ meeting

Preparations are almost complete for the biennial meeting of leaders from 53 countries in the Commonwealth of Nations in London.

10 April 2018

Lambeth Palace gathering to strengthen religious liberty as Commonwealth leaders meet

Parliamentarians and religious leaders from around the Commonwealth will meet to discuss ways to strengthen religious liberty.

23 March 2018

Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia visits Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth Palace

Archbishop Justin Welby and Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed religious freedom in Saudia Arabia and the Yemen conflict.

08 March 2018