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COP28: End fossil-fuel use, says Pope. But UAE energy minister warns, it will send us ‘back to the caves’

‘Loss-and-damage’ fund for hardest-hit nations agreed on first day of COP28

COP28: Listen to young people, Communion urges world leaders

Palestinian Christians urge Biden to push for permanent ceasefire

Rohingya refugees flee Bangladesh, UN reports

Ukrainians remember victims of Great Famine

Climate as well as conflict assails children in the Middle East, aid agency reports

World news in brief

Spanish cardinal urges calm amid mass protests

Ukraine marks Day of Dignity and Freedom

World Vision pledges $3.4 billion to combat child hunger

World news in brief

This has been a war on children, says surgeon in Gaza

Five global regions to have reps on CNC for Archbishop Welby’s successor

Safeguarding is not yet on the agenda for many Churches, Anglican commission warns

Do not forget Ukraine, Primate tells West

World news in brief

Transgender people can be baptised, Vatican affirms

Anglican hospital hangs on in Gaza

Gafcon Primates offer sanctuary for conservatives if same-sex votes go against them

C of E guide draws on Communion’s experience to promote engagement with COP28

UN official: World leaders ‘seem paralysed to intervene’ in human rights breaches in Gaza

Prosecutors set out case against Kirill

Sudanese raids condemned as war crime

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