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Archbishop of Canterbury celebrates Anglican liturgy in a Catholic basilica in Rome
Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby celebrated an Anglican service this morning in the Catholic Basilica of St. Bartholomew, located on Tiber... Read more
Conservative Anglican leaders reject archbishop of Canterbury over same-sex union blessings
The provinces issued a statement Feb. 20 accusing the Church of England of breaking communion with those who remain faithful... Read more
Pope Francis at ecumenical prayer service in Sudan: Those who choose Christ choose peace
About 50,000 people attended the ecumenical prayer service. Read more
‘Service in life, hope in death’: archbishop of Canterbury preaches at queen’s funeral
In his sermon at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II today, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby praised the Christian... Read more
Anglicans recognize Pope as ‘father of the Church in the West,’ says archbishop of Canterbury
In ecumenical discussions at the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury, England, Justin Welby, archbishop of Canterbury, has said that most Anglicans... Read more
As Anglican bishops gather, deep divisions over statement on banning same-sex marriage emerge
Following criticism from Anglican bishops, participants in the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury, England will be given the opportunity to “clearly... Read more
Pope Francis and Archbishop of Canterbury say South Sudan trip will be a ‘pilgrimage of peace’
"In anticipation of our pilgrimage of peace this coming summer, we look forward to visiting your great country.” Read more
Anglican pastor shot dead in Pakistan on way home from church
“This ambush undermines peace and religious harmony throughout the country,” Archbishop Benny Mario Travas said. Read more
Catholic, Anglican, and Jewish leaders urge UK Parliament to reject assisted suicide bill
They called for ‘high-quality palliative care’ to be made available to all. Read more
Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican leaders call climate crisis a ‘devastating injustice’
The three leaders said: ‘We repent of our generation’s sins.’ Read more
Pope Francis says Christ is an example for South Sudan’s leaders as nation marks 10th anniversary
South Sudan was founded on July 9, 2011. Read more
Cardinal and Archbishop of Canterbury urge UK government not to cut foreign aid budget
An English cardinal and the Archbishop of Canterbury are urging the U.K. government to reconsider plans to cut its foreign... Read more
Pope Francis: Peace is possible in South Sudan
Pope Francis Thursday told the formerly warring leaders of South Sudan that peace is possible in their fledgling country through... Read more
