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Statement of concern from the Primates of the Anglican Communion on the situation in Sudan

Statement of concern from the Primates of the Anglican Communion on the situation in Sudan

Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. (Romans 12.12)
As Primates and Moderators of the Anglican Communion, meeting in Alexandria, Egypt on 4th February, 2009, we have been deeply concerned to hear of major obstacles to peace in the Sudan which threaten to undermine efforts to achieve lasting peace and development in the country.

05 February 2009

Statement from the Primates of the Anglican Communion on the Situation in Gaza

Statement from the Primates of the Anglican Communion on the Situation in Gaza

We, the Primates and Moderators of the Anglican Communion, meeting in Alexandria, Egypt, are aware of the great tragedy and human suffering in this region, especially in Gaza at this time.

05 February 2009

Primates Support efforts to improve coordination of Anglican Relief and Development work

Primates Support efforts to improve coordination of Anglican Relief and Development work

The Primates of the Anglican Communion have supported efforts to improve the coordination and effectiveness of Anglican Relief and Development work. The Primates, meeting in Alexandria Egypt, were presented with a report on relief and development work.

05 February 2009

Archbishop of Canterbury vists Greek Orthodox Leader in Alexandria

The Archbishop of Canterbury has received a warm welcome from His Beatitude Theodoros II,  the Greek Orthodox Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and Africa, during a visit to his residence in Alexandria.

05 February 2009

Primates Press Briefing 4th February 2009

Primates Press Briefing 4th February 2009

The Primates Meeting in Alexandria has heard of major concerns about the impact of global warming on the environment.

04 February 2009

Archbishop of Canterbury in surprise greeting for Adelaide pilgrims

A group of around 20 young pilgrims from South Australia have had an experience they never counted on to end their journey, and one they’ll probably never forget.

04 February 2009

Primates Press Briefing Tuesday 3rd February 2009

Primates Press Briefing Tuesday 3rd February 2009

The Primates of the Anglican Communion, meeting in Alexandria, Egypt, has called on President Robert Mugabe to respect the outcome of the elections of 2008 and to step down and endorsed a call for the implementation of the rule of law and the restoration of democratic processes.

04 February 2009

Archbishop of Canterbury awards Cross of St Augustine to Monsignor Donald Bolen

Archbishop of Canterbury awards Cross of St Augustine to Monsignor Donald Bolen

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has awarded the Cross of St Augustine to Monsignor Donald Bolen for his service to Anglican - Roman Catholic relations.

03 February 2009

Primates' Statement on Zimbabwe

Primates' Statement on Zimbabwe

The Primates of the Anglican Communion, meeting in Alexandria, Egypt on 3rd February, 2009, heard first hand reports of the situation in Zimbabwe, and note with horror the appalling difficulties of the people of this nation under the current regime.

03 February 2009

Primates Meeting questions language of sanctions

Primates Meeting questions language of sanctions
The first full day of business at the Primates meeting in Alexandria, Egypt, has been held in a relaxed atmosphere with primates generally positive about the days ahead. 

03 February 2009