Monthly Archives: February 2019

‘The Synod for Evangelism’  February 25, 2019  News By Zachary Guiliano The Archbishop of Canterbury and others frequently dubbed the General Synod’s late February sessions “the Synod for evangelism.” It is easy to see why: three motions touched directly on the … Continue reading →

Home > Europe & Middle East “World Anglican Centre” could become first official presence in Jesus’ birth town Bethlehem Posted on: February 26, 2019 7:22 PM Archbishop Suheil Dawani discusses plans for a World Anglican Centre with the Mayor of Bethlehem, Anton … Continue reading →

A powerful & anti-gay Catholic cardinal was just found guilty of raping 2 teen boys By Alex Bollinger · Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Australian Cardinal George Pell, now Vatican finance chief, in 2012. Wikimedia Commons One of the most powerful men in the Catholic … Continue reading →

Executive Council asks bishops, spouses to ‘prayerfully and carefully’ consider a response to Lambeth decision. Resolution says exclusion of same-sex spouses is ‘troubling’ By Mary Frances Schojnberg  Executive Council has asked The Episcopal Church’s bishops and their spouses, and the House … Continue reading →

What’s Next? February 24, 2019 by George Clifford by George Clifford My diocese (Hawai’i) is preparing for the Presiding Bishop’s canonically required visit in late March of this year. His visit, following his well-established pattern, will primarily consist of several events, most … Continue reading →

Walking Together from Jericho from Jerusalem: Executive Council Opening Remarks February 21, 2019News President Jennings gave these remarks to the opening session of Executive Council on February 21: Good morning. I’m glad to be here with all of you in … Continue reading →

Archbishop of Canterbury calls an Anglican Primates’ Meeting in Jordan in January 2020 Posted on: February 20, 2019 3:59 PM Anglican Communion leaders during the October 2017 Primates’ Meeting in Canterbury Cathedral. The next full Primates’ Meeting will take place … Continue reading →

Trump administration launches campaign to decriminalize homosexuality worldwide  Share on Facebook  Share on Twitter By Bil Browning · Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Donald Trump said that he would be “better for the gay community” during the campaign, but his Justice Department is arguing … Continue reading →

Many of the major liturgies during the Lambeth Conference of bishops take place at Canterbury Cathedral, the seat of the archbishop of Canterbury and what is considered the “mother church” of the Anglican Communion. Photo: Mary Frances Schjonberg/Episcopal News Service … Continue reading →

CathNews NZ and Asia Pacific Thursday, February 8th, 2018 Cardinal Reinhard Marx says Catholic priests can conduct blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples. Marx is the president of the German Catholic Bishops’ Conference. Marx says church leaders in the field of … Continue reading →