September 1, 2005 More women applying to be priests in England

The number of women applying for ordination in the Church of England has risen dramatically to the highest number since they were allowed to become priests 13 years ago. While the number of people going forward for ordination...

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September 1, 2005 Australia has a new primate

Archbishop Phillip Aspinall of Brisbane was elected Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia on July 11 by the board of electors of the primate, which comprises diocesan bishops, and representative clergy and lay members of...

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September 1, 2005 Churches condemn London blasts

Church leaders around the world condemned the bombings that killed 56 people in London last July 7, and called for peace and sobriety. "The appalling events in London have shocked us all," said Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan...

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September 1, 2005 Council agrees to put pressure on Israel

The Anglican Consultative Council has adopted a recommendation that churches put pressure on firms that contribute to Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories, including the removal of investment funds in these...

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