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Church of Ireland rejects claims against Cork bishop-elect

The Church of Ireland has rejected renewed claims concerning parish finances during the Ven. Andrew Orr’s incumbency in west Dublin almost 20 years ago, stating that the matter was fully investigated at the time and resolved. The church says an external accountant found no...
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Justice, Peace and Unity: A Christian Witness Ahead of Nigeria’s Elections

Distinguished church leaders, Clergy, sisters and brothers in Christ,  I bring you the greetings of the World Council of Churches. Our entire fellowship joins me in greeting you today.  It is a privilege to be in Nigeria—a nation of remarkable diversity, deep faith, extraordinary resilience and...
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The mystifying process – and problems – behind choosing the next Archbishop of Canterbury

After Pope Francis died, it took the Roman Catholic Church just 17 days to...
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Why militant atheists don’t understand religion: a conversation with Alister McGrath

In his new book Why We Believe: Finding Meaning in Uncertain Times, Prof Alister McGrath...
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How abuse scandals shattered the Church of England but were hidden by the Vatican

In this end-of-year episode of Holy Smoke, Damian Thompson discusses the abuse scandals that...

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Church of Ireland rejects claims against Cork bishop-elect

The Church of Ireland has rejected renewed claims concerning parish finances during the Ven....
Messages

Justice, Peace and Unity: A Christian Witness Ahead of Nigeria’s Elections

Distinguished church leaders, Clergy, sisters and brothers in Christ,  I bring you the greetings of...
Messages

GAFCON HQ moved to Abuja

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I am delighted to announce that the Global Anglican...
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‘Putting out into the deep’: Bishops in Tanzania gather for five-day retreat

The bishops of the Anglican Church of Tanzania (ACT) and their spouses are gathering...