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A Scandal Without an Apology: John Smyth

The Makin Review, which was published in November 2024, showed that many Christian leaders failed to act rightly in response to John Smyth’s abuse of boys and young men. Smyth’s criminal misconduct is summarised in the review as follows: “John Smyth was an appalling abuser...
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Address by the Archbishop of Canterbury to the Heads of Churches in Jerusalem

Address by the Archbishop of CanterburyGreek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem24th June 2026   “How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity.” (Ps 133:1) Your Beatitude, Archbishop Hosam, esteemed Heads of Churches, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Thank you for your warm welcome...
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Archbishops’ Statement on the Church of Ireland and the Anglican Communion

In view of the recent communiqué issued by Gafcon, entitled The Future has Arrived, we...
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Statement by Archbishop John McDowell on Moygashel Bonfire Effigy

“The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as one of your...
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Church of Ireland Archbishops Call for Decisive Action on Gaza

The following statement on the current situation in Gaza has been issued by Archbishop...
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Anglican Archbishops of Ireland welcome election of Leo XIV

From Archbishop John McDowell, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland: “As we in...
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Archbishop of Armagh’s address to General Synod 2025

9 May 2025 Brothers and sisters in Christ, I want to begin by thanking the Bishop...
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Primate of All Ireland preaches at Washington National Cathedral

Archbishop McDowell is visiting Washington DC for a series of engagements which have included...
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Church of Ireland archbishops’ statement on Gaza peace deal

“This represents a fragile moment of opportunity, with the prospect of an end to...
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Anglican and Catholic Primates of Ireland’s 2024 Christmas message

The Most Revd Eamon Martin (the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of...
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Archbishop McDowell addresses The Royal Irish Regiment Service of Remembrance

Archbishop John McDowell, the Church of Ireland’s Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All...
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Irish archbishops prayer for peace in the wake of Iranian rocket attacks on Israel

A statement from Archbishop John McDowell and Archbishop Michael Jackson: ‘We renew our call for...
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‘It is a human duty to welcome those who flee oppression’ Irish Archbishops’ joint statement for St Patrick’s Day

St Patrick’s Day is a day on which to reflect on Gospel and on...
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Archbishop John McDowell calls for renewed good relations across Irish Sea in City of London address

Archbishop John McDowell today called for new bonds of affection and friendship to be...
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A Scandal Without an Apology: John Smyth

The Makin Review, which was published in November 2024, showed that many Christian leaders...
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Address by the Archbishop of Canterbury to the Heads of Churches in Jerusalem

Address by the Archbishop of CanterburyGreek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem24th June 2026   “How very good...
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Madras High Court halts church construction on road beside Coimbatore temple

The Madras High Court has issued an interim injunction stopping construction of a new...
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Reflections on the ACNA Provincial Council 2026

You may have heard the famous quote attributed to Mark Twain upon hearing reports...