Author: Kurt Wiesner

Living without fear in Pakistan

Bishop Samuel Azariah of the Diocese of Raiwind, moderator of the Church of Pakistan, says that despite years of intense persecution from religious extremists, the Christian population in Pakistan is resilient and growing in numbers. “Nothing will dampen our spirits. Bombing, murder, burning, shooting will not dampen our spirits and our commitment to Jesus Christ,”

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State of Racism: after the conference

The Rev. Jim Kodera, a native of Japan who was the first Asian-American to be ordained in the Diocese of Massachusetts, “I think it is our obligation to have the courage to write alternative history so that we can embrace multiple histories” in order to see a more complete picture of the country.

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Transgender Day of Remembrance

Transgender Day of Remembrance is being held today through November 20, remembering all persons who have been killed in anti-transgender violence. A virtual remembrance is

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Durham lights up

About 200,000 people are expected to visit Durham city centre to see the return of Lumiere Festival, Durham County Council says. One of the main attractions sees Durham Cathedral, UK, turned into a canvas for a projected light show about the Lindisfarne Gospels.

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On being the first female bishop in Africa

I have tried to emphasise the issues of transformation and not just reciting the catechism. I would like to see transformation in the Church and my message has always been about a renewed church. It’s been a message of being Anglican but doing things differently. ~The Rt Revd Ellinah Wamukoya, Swaziland

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