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Archbishop of York Dr. John Sentamu, collarless, in front of Yorkminster.
BBC NEWS | UK | Archbishop leads Zimbabwe protest
The Archbishop of York has urged members of Zimbabwe’s security forces not to prop up Robert Mugabe’s regime. Dr John Sentamu, one of the most senior members of the Anglican church, is leading a day of fasting [...]

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BBC NEWS | Africa | Church calls for Zimbabwe action
The leaders of the Anglican church have called for international action to prevent violence in Zimbabwe reaching “horrific levels”.
In a joint statement the Archbishops of Canterbury and York also called for an international arms embargo on Zimbabwe.
Yet more pressure brought to bear

Technorati Tags: Anglican, Mugabe, Zimbabwe

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Ruth Gledhill - Times Online - WBLG: Zimbabwe: The devil came late today.
Ruth Bakare, wife of the interim bishop of Harare, was the main speaker at a Mother’s Union meeting at an Anglican church in Zimbabwe. Over 3200 women had arrived for the day’s activities and Mrs. Bakare was partway through her talk, which included [...]

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Yes, I’m a major Tolkien fan. Yes, I’m a liberrrl Anglo-Cat’lick Episcopalian. Yes, I cried when I read this. I make no apologies.
Sir Ian McKellen becomes bishop for a day - Telegraph
Never one to shy away from controversy, Sir Ian McKellen is secretly plotting to launch a campaign to shame the Anglican Church over its [...]

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