The Archbishop of Canterbury has called a Primates’ Meeting for Jan. 13-17 in Amman, Jordan. Archbishop Justin Welby announced the meeting in an Epiphany letter to his fellow primates in January. He has offered further details in a subsequent letter. In his Epiphany letter, Welby wrote of a “long and agonizing” list of difficulties facing Christians across the world, … [Read more...] about Primates to Meet in January
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N. Indian Church Elects Primate
The Bishop of Jabalpur, the Rt. Rev. Prem Singh, has been elected as the new moderator of the Church of North India and, by extension, the new primate of the Church’s Anglican province. Bishop Singh is a well-known ecumenical leader and serves as president of the National Council of Churches in India. The church’s recent synod also elected Bishop Probal Kanto Dutta of the … [Read more...] about N. Indian Church Elects Primate
Primates Pray for Victims
Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry and his fellow Primates of the Anglican Communion have prayed for victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. More than 50 people were killed and more than 500 were wounded in a shooting on the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday evening, marking the worst mass shooting on American soil. Bishop Curry read this statement: The following is a … [Read more...] about Primates Pray for Victims
Tough Questions at Canterbury
Postcard from London Without doubt one of the most impressive contemporary Anglican leaders is the Most Rev. Thabo Makgoba, Archbishop of Cape Town. He is a striking presence with an apt turn of phrase. His spirituality was formed in the classic high-church tradition. The Province of Southern Africa that he leads is engaged in an internal debate about sexuality, and the … [Read more...] about Tough Questions at Canterbury
PB Greets Fellow Primates
“I am so looking forward to being with my friends and colleagues at the upcoming gathering of the primates,” Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry says in a brief video message. The Primates of the Anglican Communion will meet October 2-6 at Canterbury Cathedral.“I do hope we have an opportunity to talk about migration and immigrations and refugees,” he said. “Most of our … [Read more...] about PB Greets Fellow Primates
‘We Are Not Things’
In a quiet tone, Archbishop Francisco de Assis da Silva of Brazil addresses the horror of human trafficking. People are facing a diminishing ability to be self-sustaining and to survive amid unjust systems, the archbishop said. “We are humans,” he said. “We are not things. We are not only numbers. We are human beings, made under the image of God, and we need to be loved, … [Read more...] about ‘We Are Not Things’
Ntagali Boycotts Primates’ Meeting
Martin Bashir reports for the BBC during the Archbishop Justin Welby’s visit to Uganda: Throughout his visit, Mr. Welby has been accompanied by the Archbishop of Uganda, the Most Reverend Stanley Ntagali. On the issue of refugees, the suffering of displaced persons and the desperate plight of South Sudan, there is complete unanimity. But there are other issues that are … [Read more...] about Ntagali Boycotts Primates’ Meeting
Task Group Deepens Ties
Adapted from ACNS The Task Group set up by the Primates’ Meeting in 2016 has met in London this week with an emphasis on understanding diversity within the Anglican Communion, and recognizing areas of unity. The Most Rev. Richard Clarke, Archbishop of Armagh and chairman of the group, said it has been a positive and fruitful discussion. “We have been developing a … [Read more...] about Task Group Deepens Ties