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(L-R:) Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, of The Episcopal Church (TEC); National Bishop Susan Johnson, of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC); Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA); and Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, at their meeting in Chicago last week. Photo: Will Nunnally/ELCA

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2016 Advent devotions by Anglican, Lutheran heads available soon

Tali Folkins October 24, 2016

Tolling church bells, long a sign of mourning, is meant to remind people of the bombing of homes and hospitals and the suffering of innocent civilians in Aleppo, says Archdeacon Deborah Kraft, rector of St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Photo: Robert Servais

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Bells in Thunder Bay church toll for Aleppo

Harvey Shepherd October 21, 2016

The report of the task force on the theology of money argues that the current economic system is an example of "structural sin." Image: Saskia Rowley

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Theology of Money report criticizes capitalist economics

André Forget October 21, 2016

Joel Peters, music director at St. John’s Lutheran Church, makes a note while preparing the music for the “Electro-acoustic Vespers.” Photo: St. John’s Lutheran Church

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Avant-garde vespers service renews ancient tradition

André Forget October 20, 2016

Archdeacon Anne Germond, who was raised in South Africa, is the first woman to be elected bishop in the diocese of Algoma. Photo: Contributed

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Surprise candidate Anne Germond is Algoma’s new bishop

André Forget October 19, 2016

Ann Newton, Hank Williams and Malcolm Newton at Capt. John Pipon’s gravesite at the Old Burial Ground in downtown Fredericton. Photo: Gisele MckNight

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The legacy of Capt. John Pipon

Gisele McKnight October 18, 2016

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When preaching becomes a challenge

Mark MacDonald October 18, 2016

Will Postma has been executive director of the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund since June 13. Photo: Art Babych

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New PWRDF head sees more partnerships with Canadian Indigenous communities

Tali Folkins October 18, 2016

Archbishop Fred Hiltz describes the invitation to take part in the annual Christmas carol service for seafarers as “a deep honour.” Photo: The General Synod/Anglican Church of Canada

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Hiltz to attend England’s Mission to Seafarers’ Christmas service

Gavin Drake/ACNS October 17, 2016

While Lambeth Palace has no jurisdiction over the Anglican Church of Canada, three Toronto clergy have asked the Archbishop of Canterbury to intervene following the election of an openly gay bishop. Photo: Pete Spiro/Shutterstock

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Election of gay bishop spurs complaint to Welby

André Forget October 17, 2016

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What autumn leaves teach us

Wayne Holst October 14, 2016

PWRDF development partner Farida Akhter, founder and director of UBINIG (Policy Research for Development Alternative) based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo: Suzanne Rumsey

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Seed bearers

Suzanne Rumsey October 14, 2016

Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, meets the Pope after ecumenical vespers held at the Basilica of San Gregorio al Celio Oct. 5. Photo: Servizio Fotografico L’Osservatore Romano

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Hiltz: Church unity is ‘for the sake of the world’

André Forget October 13, 2016

Archbishop Paul Kwong, shortly after his election as chair of the Anglican Consultative Council at the ACC-16 meeting in Lusaka in April. Photo: ACNS

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ACC chair sets out his vision for the Communion

Adrian Butcher/ACNS October 13, 2016

Asia Bibi, a Christian Pakistani, has been on death row in Pakistan since 2010 after being accused of insulting the Prophet Mohammed. Her final appeal hearing is scheduled Thursday, Oct. 20. Photo: A Call for Mercy

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52 countries still outlaw blasphemy—including Canada

Tali Folkins October 12, 2016

Renel Ginol and son, Renelson, inspect their home in Jérémie, Haiti, which was destroyed by Hurricane Matthew Oct. 4. Photo: UNICEF/Moreno Gonzalez

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PWRDF launches appeal for Haiti

Tali Folkins October 11, 2016

Stephen Toope, who is currently director of the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs, is set to become vice-chancellor of the University of Cambridge Oct. 1, 2017.

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Canadian Anglican to head Cambridge University

Tali Folkins October 11, 2016

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When will I ever learn?

Nissa Basbaum October 11, 2016

Is it enough to simply remember and pray for the homeless and poor this Thanksgiving? Photo: Shutterstock

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‘The hunger for justice’

ajadmin October 7, 2016

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby’s meeting with Pope Francis marks 50 years of ecumenical dialogue meant to foster a closer relationship between the Anglican Communion and the Roman Catholic Church. Photo: Anglican Centre in Rome

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Anglican, Catholic co-operation continues despite differences

André Forget October 6, 2016

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