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  Global Church & Missions

  Dame Sarah Mullally to lead Anglican Communion as first woman Archbishop of Canterbury

  By Chris Eyte

  The Bishop of London, Rt. Rev. and Rt. Hon. Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, has been appointed as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the worldwide Anglican Communion of 85 million members in 165 countries.

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  Oceania Religious Freedom

  Anglicans in Australia voice concern over implementation of LGBTQ+ anti-conversion law

  By Chris Eyte

  Anglican leaders in Australia expressed concern that the way a new law banning practices aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity is being implemented in New South Wales (NSW) state threatens Christians’ rights and could impose prison terms for following biblical teaching.

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  Oceania Church & Missions Health

  Australian churches to explore inclusion of neurodivergent Christians at Melbourne conference

  By Chris Eyte

  Churches in Australia are being encouraged to learn how to better welcome and include neurodivergent Christians at an upcoming conference, “Belonging by Design,” to be held Oct. 17–18 at Crossway Baptist Church in Burwood East, Melbourne. Organized by the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne in partnership with ministry resource group Intergen, the event is designed to highlight the voices of neurodivergent followers of Jesus, along with their families, carers and advocates. Organizers say the gatherin

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  Oceania Health

  Australians in remote regions face shortage in care services, Anglican service reports

  By Chris Eyte

  Australians living in remote and regional areas face growing gaps in essential care services, according to a new Anglicare Australia report. The study says services that support older people, families, and vulnerable groups are stretched thin, underfunded, and unable to keep up with demand.

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  Oceania Family & Children Society & Culture Health

  'A quarter of the next generation of Australians are missing', says Love Australia ahead of public march against abortion

  By Chris Eyte

  A public walk in Sydney this weekend will highlight opposition to abortion under the theme “Love the next generation.” The event, organized by Love Sydney, a branch of the pro-life group Love Australia, will take place Saturday, Sept. 20, in Hyde Park. Organizers said the annual “Love Sydney, Walk for Life” is intended as a family-friendly event to remember children lost to abortion, which remains legal in New South Wales up to birth.

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  Oceania Family & Children

  New Zealand halts overseas adoptions amid abuse reports, Christian groups welcome reform

  By Chris Eyte

  New Zealand has temporarily blocked overseas adoptions of its children after revelations that some convicted sex offenders were able to adopt, prompting swift government action and strong backing from Christian organizations and child protection advocates who say reform is long overdue.