Refugees missing from European media reports on migration crisis
A detailed study by an ecumenical group accuses European media of maintaining a “pattern of invisibility” for refugees and migrants.
Unesco excellence award for Hong Kong community regeneration project
An innovative community regeneration project by the Anglican Church in Hong Kong has been given an Award of Excellence by Unesco.
Euthanasia rejected in one Australian state, debate rages in another
The state parliament of New South Wales has rejected a bill to legalise euthanasia; while a debate in Victoria was adjourned until Tuesday.
Fijian churches unite to “Break the Silence” on violence against women
Churches across Fiji will observe “Break the Silence Sunday” this weekend, as part of a campaign to halt the epidemic of violence against women.
Zimbabwe, the Jewel of Africa, will sparkle again, says Bishop of Harare
Church leaders from Zimbabwe, central Africa and Europe have been commenting on the on-going political situation in Zimbabwe.
Webinar to discuss Churches’ global birth registration campaign
The World Council of Churches will hold an online seminar next Monday – World Children’s Day – on the global campaign for birth registration.
Between a crisis and a kairos: Zimbabwean church leaders call for national dialogue
The Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations say that the country is “between a crisis and a kairos” and call for prayer and dialogue.
President makes solidarity visit after vandals ransack church
The President of Ireland has visited Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Errislannan to see for himself the €70,000 damaged caused by vandals.
Anglican commission begins work to develop global safeguarding procedures
Work has begun to make the Churches of the Anglican Communion safe places for children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Call for protected freedom of speech after Australians vote “yes” to same-sex marriage
Australia’s Parliament has begun the process of legalising same-sex marriage after a resounding “yes” to the proposal in a plebiscite.
Former British Army legal chief to be Rector of the Falkland Islands
The southern-most cathedral in the Anglican Communion, Christ Church Cathedral at Stanley in the Falkland Islands, is to get a new rector.
Religious, community and school leaders train to tackle Burundi’s biggest killer
Four-hundred people representing the faith, community and education sectors on Burundi have been trained to combat malaria.
Ricardo Gómez Osnaya elected as fourth bishop of Western Mexico
The electoral synod of la Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico has elected Ricardo Joel Gómez Osnaya as the fourth bishop of Western Mexico.
Jamaica and Cayman Islands launch season of intentional discipleship
The Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, in the province of the West Indies, have launched a season of intentional discipleship.
C of E publishes guidance for schools on homophobic biphobic and transphobic bullying
The Church of England has today published revised guidance to help its schools tackle homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying.
Multilingual Freedom Sunday resources released by the Anglican Alliance
Many churches recognise Freedom Sunday on 2 December as part of increased efforts to tackle human trafficking and modern slavery.
Peace-building project reduces tensions between Kipsigis and Maasai in Kenya
An Anglican Church of Kenya's peace-building project is reducing recurring violence between Kipsigis and Maasai people in Trans Mara district.
Bishop’s consecration held in park to accommodate large congregation
Bishop Felix Annancy was ordained as coadjutor Bishop of Koforidua in a city park because the cathedral wasn't large enough.
From Waikato to Leeds: Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley moves diagonally
The Bishop of Waikato in New Zealand is to return to her roots after being named as the new Bishop of Ripon in the C of E’s Diocese of Leeds.
Episcopal election makes it three firsts for Scotland’s first female bishop
Canon Anne Dyer has been elected Scotland's first female bishop, 14 years after the province formally approved the consecration of women.

