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Southern African synod rejects same-sex prayers

THE provincial synod of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa has rejected two connected proposals: to commend prayers of blessing for same-sex couples, and to allow priests to use these in their churches

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South Sudan could thrive with right investment, says Tearfund

SOUTH SUDAN, currently battling hyperinflation, a hunger crisis, and intercommunal violence, could “thrive” with the right investment and good governance, Tearfund’s local country director has said

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Palestinians killed in northern Gaza while waiting for aid

AMID warnings of famine in northern Gaza, it was reported on Thursday that more than 100 Palestinians had been killed while waiting for aid to be delivered

01 Mar 2024

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