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Bishop Pritchard concerned for Iranian exiles

Bishop Pritchard concerned for Iranian exiles

The Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd John Pritchard, has expressed con­cern about “outrageous attempts to intimidate” about 3,400 Iranian exiles living in Camp Ashraf

21 January 2011

Church of Ireland 'dismayed' by attempts to change Sunday trading regulations

Church of Ireland 'dismayed' by attempts to change Sunday trading regulations

The Church of Ireland Board for Social Theology says it is “disconcerted and dismayed” by Northern Ireland’s Minister for Social Development’s decision to press ahead with a consultation on Sunday opening hours.

19 January 2011

Ideas needed for man-friendly churches

Ideas needed for man-friendly churches

The diocese of Oxford hopes to tackle the shortage of men who attend church.

17 January 2011

The Bishop of Clogher speaks of reconciliation on visit to Kaduna diocese

The Bishop of Clogher speaks of reconciliation on visit to Kaduna diocese

During the last fortnight of November the bishop of Clogher, Michael Jackson, spent time in the Diocese of Kaduna. He has a long-standing friendship with Bishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon and Mrs Idowu-Fearon and was their guest.

05 January 2011

Archbishop's video message for World AIDS Day 2010

Archbishop's video message for World AIDS Day 2010

In his message for 2010 World AIDS Day, the Archbishop of Canterbury celebrates the good news that can be found in examples of local responses to HIV and the impact of global action reflected in the latest statistics.

01 December 2010

Former Archbishop of Canterbury launches defence of faith 'under attack'

Former Archbishop of Canterbury launches defence of faith 'under attack'

Christians who believe their faith is "under attack" in Britain are launching a campaign to defend it.

01 December 2010

Archbishop of York launches his own online Advent calendar

Archbishop of York launches his own online Advent calendar

The Archbishop of York, Dr. John Sentamu is to post 24 messages online in preparation for the birthday of Jesus, our Lord and Saviour. 

01 December 2010

Archbishop of Canterbury's visit to Athens

Archbishop of Canterbury's visit to Athens

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams is making a pastoral and fraternal visit to the Archdiocese of Athens from 25 to 28 November, at the invitation of Archbishop of Athens and All Greece Ieronymos.

25 November 2010

Latest updated edition of Church of England's child protection policy published

Latest updated edition of Church of England's child protection policy published

The fourth edition of Protecting All God’s Children, the Church of England’s child protection policy since 1995, has been published today (Wednesday, November 24).

24 November 2010

Church of England General Synod supports Anglican Covenant process

Church of England General Synod supports Anglican Covenant process

The General Synod of the Church of England has voted in favor of continuing the process towards adopting the Anglican Covenant, a set of principles intended to bind the Anglican Communion in light of its differences.

24 November 2010