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Ancient voices stir modern hopes

The ancient voices considered by this year's theological hui still have something to say about some of today's most pressing challenges.

• Perpetua, Constantine and Augustine reconsidered

 

African bishops pull no punches

African bishops decide that 'business as usual' is no longer an option for the Anglican Church there and that Africans should "take their destiny into their own hands".

• Primates call for Lambeth postponement

• Seven days in Entebbe: a personal reflection

'Hip-hop' welcome to new dean

Hundreds of Aucklanders braved a sodden late winter's evening to welcome Jo Kelly-Moore as the new dean of their cathedral.

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Dr Williams: African summit 'significant'

The All Africa Bishops Conference comes at a "significant moment ... with Anglican churches in Africa putting development issues at the top of their agenda," says the Archbishop of Canterbury.

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Bishop wants more than conscience vote

Parliament should show stronger leadership if it’s serious about taming alcohol abuse, says Bishop Ross Bay.

 

St John’s Commissioner announced

The person hired to get St John’s College back on track is a former principal – and she's forged a reputation as a 'fixit' person for strife-torn schools.

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Gone to Suva, everyone...

Pakistan food prices double

Auckland confirmed for ACC meeting

Loan sharks circle as demand for credit grows

Archbishops reaffirm women's ordination

The world at a glimpse...

The power and the passion

CofE paves way for women bishops

Wind of the Spirit is freshening

NZ not secular, say Catholic bishops

Face-to-face with the Text of Terror

Editors' Picks

Bishops and staff leave Taranaki's prison after inspecting the cell blocks.

Bishops slam 'shameful' cells

Senior church leaders have spoken out against conditions at New Plymouth prison, labelling the...

The new Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Dunedin, The Rt Rev Dr Kelvin Wright.

'New buoyancy' greets Bishop Kelvin

One of Dunedin's own, Dr Kelvin Wright, is installed as its ninth Anglican Bishop.

Church and civic leaders gather to bless the restoration project.

Big refit for century-old church

One of Gisborne's hidden treasures is to be restored for the whole community to enjoy.

Bishop John and Marion leave Holy Trinity Cathedral to a stirring haka.

Bishop challenges 'the good life'

The retiring Bishop of Auckland has laid his pastoral staff on the altar - and challenged Kiwi...

High honour: Archbishop Jabez was chosen to crown the new Tongan king, His Majesty George Tupou V, in August 2008.

Pasefika farewells 'a prince of the church'

The funeral service for Archbishop Jabez Bryce, Bishop of Polynesia, followed two days of gath...

Matthew and Waveney:  the smile is more than just toothpaste.

Just how green can you get?

Respect for the environment is not an optional extra for the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan W...

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