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International Commission for Anglican-Orthodox Theological Dialogue meet

The International Commission for Anglican-Orthodox Theological Dialogue (ICAOTD) met at St George’s Anglican Cathedral, Jerusalem, from 17 to 24 September 2014

24 September 2014

Desmond Tutu urges Norwegians to forgive Breivik

Archbishop Desmond Tutu urged Norwegians on Monday to forgive mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik

24 September 2014

Code for Women Bishops aims to keep all included - Archbishop

Guidelines for new legislation to ordain women as bishops aim to make everyone feel valued in the Church

22 September 2014

Bp of Durham: "Faith should be foundation for safeguarding in churches"

The Bishop of Durham has addressed an international conference on safeguarding within the Church. His speech asked the key question of how can we become the leaders in safeguarding

22 September 2014

Anglican XI beat Vatican in historic cricket match

Church of England cricketers beat a Vatican team on Friday in a historic match in support of a joint initiative to wipe out modern slavery and human trafficking.

22 September 2014

Religion can be 'dangerous and lethal', warns Bishop of London

Senior Church of England bishop says the church "has accommodated itself so much, and is so lacking in distinction"

22 September 2014

Church lowers a voting age to 16

16 and 17-year-olds will now be able to have their say at key church meetings following a motion passed last week.

22 September 2014

Scotland: College of Bishops respond to Referendum outcome

Primus: "We pledge ourselves to work for reconciliation and pray for healing in our community.

19 September 2014

Wales: Film shows Church’s 2020 Vision projects

From ministry areas to community cafes, changes happening in churches across Wales can be seen in a short film now available online.

19 September 2014

Archbishop of Canterbury statement on Scotland referendum result

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has issued a statement after the Scottish people voted to remain within the United Kingdom.

19 September 2014