March 1, 2004 Williams decries security fence

Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams spoke out strongly against the security fence being erected by Israel in the occupied territories and Palestinian suicide bombings during a recent visit to the Middle East. "The security...

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March 1, 2004 Bishops’ posh palaces might go on the block

The Church of England, facing financial pressure, has signalled its readiness to sell historic bishops' houses and palaces if they do not meet strict economic targets. "Each house will be assessed to determine its development...

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March 1, 2004 Canterbury canon

Canon Clare Edwards has been appointed the first Canon Pastor at Canterbury Cathedral by Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams. Ms. Edwards, 47, has served as Rector of Bletchingley in Surrey since 1995. Trained originally as a...

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March 1, 2004 Australian primate

The head of the Anglican Church in Australia, Archbishop Peter Carnley, will step down as archbishop of Perth and primate of Australia in May, 2005. Appointed archbishop of Perth in 1981, he will retire on the 24th...

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