Anglican Bishop Reverend Dr. John Wilson Retired After Nearly 22 Years
The Right Revered Dr. John Wilson, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne’s Southern Region for nearly 22 years, will retire on 18th March 2007 at a farewell service at St Paul’s Cathedral..
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Vatican Prepares for Holy World Cup
A unique international football tournament is set to kick off this weekend, as Catholic priests and seminarians unite in Italy to take part in the Clericus Cup.
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World Ecumenical Head Urges New Global Vision to Thousands in India
World Ecumenical leader, Rev Samuel Kobia has preached the valedictory sermon at the 112th Maramon Convention, which took place 11-18 February at Maramon, Kerala, India.
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Share Jesus International Announces Plans for Pentecost Festival
Share Jesus International has announced plans for Pentecost Festival, a huge Christian event which will take place throughout major focal areas of London in 2008.
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Lord Carey Makes Prayer Plea as General Synod Prepares for Gay Debate
The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey of Clifton, has backed a plea by Christian Concern For Our Nation (CCFON) for churches to open their doors for prayer on 28 February 2007 – the day the General Synod of the Church of England debates two Private Members Motions (PMMs) related to the rights of so-called 'Gay Christians' in the church.
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Anglican Leaders ‘Unequivocally’ Ban Gay Blessings & Consecrations
World Anglican leaders have demanded that the US Episcopal Church (ECUSA) unequivocally bar official prayers for gay couples and the consecration of more gay bishops, Monday 19th February.
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Anglican Heads Prepare for a Make-or-Break Summit
Most Anglican bishops in the Global South have already expressed their firm stance against homosexuality and made a call to resolve the issue soon. But the head of southern Africa is arguing for harmony and acceptance.
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Anglicans Face Schism Over Gay Debate at Upcoming Summit
The warring factions of the Anglican Communion will come face to face for a summit in Tanzania with the issue of gay clergy set to take centre stage.
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CofE Announces ‘Challenging’ General Synod Agenda
The Church of England has announced a “full and challenging” agenda for the forthcoming General Synod, which will include key meetings on the Church’s position on homosexual members as well as “standards of taste and decency in the media”.
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Controversial US Episcopal Head Comments Ahead of Critical Anglican Meeting
Despite the rifts leading up to a global Anglican meeting next week, the woman causing much of the controversy remains calm.
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Pope Calls for Believers to Reject Abortion & Euthanasia
The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI, has re-emphasised his call for Catholics everywhere to reject abortion and euthanasia.
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Record Ordination Service
A record Ordination Service was held in St Andrew’s Anglican Cathedral, Sydney, at 10.00am on Saturday 3rd February, 2007. The term “standing room only” was most applicable, as the Cathedral was packed, with very little seating available, half an hour before proceedings commenced.