Christianity may be thriving in much of the global south but, for the Anglicans of Melbourne, times are tougher.
They’re now just 5.5 % of the population, according to the census.
Will their new Archbishop be able to turn around the fortunes of a shrinking church base?
RIC THORPE is currently the Anglican bishop of Islington in London, where he’s been a successful church builder. What’s his plan for the Melbourne diocese?
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