International

Thursday February 28

Iraq’s Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi visits St George’s Anglican Church in Baghdad

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, Adil Abdul-Mahdi, has paid a visit St George’s Anglican Church in Baghdad

Bishops from New Zealand and Polynesia issue joint protest on West Papua abuses

Bishops from the Anglican Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia (ANZP) have expressed their “deep disappointment” at what they say is the continued suppression of the first people of West Papua

A make-shift memorial to the 20 six- and seven-year-old children and six staff who were shot dead by gunman Adam Lanza at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, on 14 December 2012. Lanza had already shot and killed his mother; and committed suicide as emergency services arrived at the school. Following the shooting, a group of bishops from the US-based Episcopal Church established the campaign group Bishops United Against Gun Violence.

US-based Episcopal Church arms itself with shares in battle for responsible gun-control

Responding to accusations that arms manufacturer Smith and Wesson has refused to meet with young advocates of gun control, the US-based Episcopal Church has purchased shares in its parent company to carry out shareholder advocacy

New Anglican Communion Bishops receive induction in Canterbury, Lambeth and the ACO

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby welcomes nearly 30 new Anglican Bishops from around the world, including Bishop John Roundhill, to his official London residence, Lambeth Palace

UK Christian and Jewish leaders speak against anti-Semitism and persecution of Christians

UK Christian and Jewish leaders speak out against the rise of anti-Semitism in the UK and persecution of Christians in many parts of the world

Nippon Sei Ko Kai launch campaign to “free the world of nuclear power”

The Nippon Sei Ko Kai (NSKK) – the Anglican Communion in Japan – is to host an International Forum for a Nuclear-Free World in Sendai, with field-work in Fukushima – scene of the March 2011 disaster

Injured Filippino seafarer marries and graduates university

A Filippino seafarer, who was assisted by Mission to Seafarers (MTS) Brisbane marries and graduates university to become a school teacher

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