Anglican Communion News Service (London)
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May 20
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Tanzania: Three Thousand Attend Enthronement of Tanzania's New Primate
Around 3,000 people from Tanzania, other parts of Africa and beyond gathered at Dodoma's Cathedral of the Holy Spirit on Saturday (18 May) for the installation of the Anglican... Read more »
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Africa: Faced With Fracking? Anglican Network Offers Advice [press release]
Anglicans and Episcopalians are being encouraged to inform themselves and join in the debate about the controversial and growing practice of drilling for natural gas known as... Read more »
May 16
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Africa: Anglicans Urged to Engage in Truth and Reconciliation Commissions
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu commends the "exciting and promising initiative". Read more »
May 15
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Zambia: "Avoid Politics of the Belly, Care for Electorate," Zambian Bishop Urges Politicians
Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Eastern Zambia, the Rt Revd William Mchombo has challenged Zambian politicians to stop practicing "politics of the belly if they genuinely care... Read more »
May 8
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Sudan: Primate to Lead South Sudan National Reconciliation Process
The President of South Sudan has appointed the Archbishop of the Episcopal Church of Sudan to chair the national reconciliation committee "trying to heal the mental wounds"' in the... Read more »
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Ghana: Ghana Storms Affected 25,000, Destroy Churches, Schools, Clinics
The Northern region of Ghana has been hit by several storms during March and April and the Government has declared the affected areas a disaster zone. Read more »
April 29
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Botswana: Diocese of Botswana Elects New Bishop [press release]
The Diocese of Botswana in the Church of the Province of Central Africa has elected Fr Metlhayotlhe Rawlings Belemi, a priest working in South Africa, as the bishop-elect of the... Read more »
April 26
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Africa: African Churches Urged - "Play Major Role in Road Safety"
A not-for-profit, self-sustaining road safety organisation known as The Ministry of Safety has urged higher participation from the church and all its networks in the prevention of... Read more »
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Africa: Christians and Churches Urged to Pray for the Media
Churches and Christians are being urged to mark Sunday 12th May 2013 as a special day of prayer for the media - and to contact their local newspaper, radio and TV station to find... Read more »
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Ghana: Bishop Builds Links Between Portsmouth and Ghana
From the Diocese of Portsmouth Read more »
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Malawi: Malawi Anglicans - "Politicians' Turncoat Habit Impedes Nation Building"
Diocese tells its political leaders: "Being a politician is a calling from God". Read more »
April 21
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Zimbabwe: More Zimbabwean Anglicans Back From Exile
On the April 6, 2013, all roads in the Zimbabwean city of Mutare led to the cathedral of St John the Baptist in the center of the city, as over 3,000 Christians marched to witness... Read more »
April 17
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Central African Republic: Young Anglicans Make Urgent Call for Training
Young Anglicans from the Church of the Province of Central Africa (CPCA) have called for urgent training of Sunday School and youth leaders to enhance leadership skills among... Read more »
April 16
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Mozambique: Mozambique Bishop Calls for Peace
Bishop of the Diocese of Niassa in Mozambique, the Rt Revd Mark Van Koevering, has called for peace in the country following the violence and death of at least five people, after... Read more »
April 9
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Southern Africa: Archbishop Scam - Beware Impersonator Extorting Money
The following statement was released on 8 April by Mr Rob Rogerson, Provincial Treasurer, on behalf of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA). Read more »
April 5
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South Africa: Desmond Tutu Wins Templeton Prize for Advancing 'Spiritual Progress'
Desmond Tutu, a clarion voice from the pulpit during South Africans' struggle against racial apartheid, has won the £1.1m Templeton prize for advancing the "spiritual... Read more »
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South Africa: SA Primate Congratulates Desmond Tutu On Templeton Prize
From the office of the Archbishop of Cape Town and Primate of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. Read more »
April 1
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Africa: Agriculturalist - Farm God's Way, Reduce Food Insecurity
An agriculturalist in the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has encouraged farmers in Africa to adopt a biblically-based version of conservation agriculture known as "Farming God's... Read more »
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Tanzania: General Secretary Clarifies Archbishop Election [press release]
The General Secretary of the Anglican Church of Tanzania has published a full account of the recent election of the Archbishop-elect. Read more »
March 27
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Africa: New Priorities for the Anglican Witness Core Group
The Core of Group of Anglican Witness: evangelism and church growth initiative in the Anglican Communion, representing nine regions of the Anglican Communion and five specialised... Read more »
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Africa: Episcopalians Go to Washington for Prayerful March Against Violence
Way of the Cross takes ancient ritual from White House to US Capitol Read more »
March 25
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Uganda: Charges Dropped Against Ugandan Anti-Corruption Campaigner [press release]
A retired Ugandan bishop arrested for distributing pamphlets calling for an end to high-level corruption has avoided going to jail. Read more »
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Africa: "Provide Clergy, Laity Training to Prevent Violence" - Anglican Women [press release]
"Men and boys essential as partners in ending violence against women and girls" Read more »
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Tanzania: "Pray for Peace" - Tanzania Primate After Attack
Christians are calling for prayers and for peace and reconciliation in Tanzania following a horrific attack on the residence of Archbishop Valentino Mokiwa - the Bishop of Dar Es... Read more »
March 23
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Egypt: Bishop Mouneer Visits TVH Development
The Rev Dr Mouneer Hanna Anis was able to get a first hand view of the new development at Orchard Grove in Darwen. Read more »
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