World faith leaders declare their commitment towards the eradication of modern slavery by 2020
You can read the declaration and sign it online here.
Read a press release from the Global Freedom Network.
This relates to the Anglican Centre's work so closely.
This relates to the Anglican Centre's work so closely.
Major Faith Initiative to Combat Slavery
For the first time in their history, people drawn form the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion have joined forces to combat modern slavery and human-trafficking. Pope Francis and Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, have personally given their backing to the newly-formed Global Freedom Network. The director of the Anglican Centre in Rome has been closely involved in the negotiations which have brought about this landmark church cooperation.
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Concludes with Vespers
The event, which reflected on the theme “Is Christ divided?”, closed with the celebration of Vespers at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Present at the event were the leaders of many Christian communities in Rome.
In his homily, the Holy Father began by reflecting on the context of the theme, where Paul addresses the divisions between the Christian communities of Corinth.
“Some claimed: ‘I belong to Paul’; while others claimed: ‘I belong to Apollos’ or ‘I belong to Cepha’", and others yet claimed: ‘I belong to Christ’”, the Pope recalled.
“The particular experience of each individual, or an attachment to certain significant persons in the community, had become a yardstick for judging the faith of others.”
St. Paul’s appeal for a perfect union of mind and purpose, the Pope said, cannot be the fruit of human strategies, but rather, from “looking to the mind and heart of Christ.”
Referring to the current divisions that exists in today’s world, Pope Francis said that it is becoming more evident that they cannot be viewed any longer as something natural. Divisions wound the Body of Christ and impede the witness Christians are called to give in the world.
Drawing from the Second Vatican Council’s Decree on Ecumenism, the 77 year old Pontiff stressed that the divisions have wounded all, while becoming a source of scandal to the world.
“We have all been damaged by these divisions. None of us wishes to become a cause of scandal. And so we are all journeying together, fraternally, on the road towards unity, bringing about unity even as we walk; that unity comes from the Holy Spirit and brings us something unique which only the Holy Spirit can do, that is, reconciling our differences,” he said. “The Lord waits for us all, accompanies us all, and is with us all on this path of unity.”
During his homily, the Pope greeted the members of the various Churches and Ecclesial communities present at the event, including Metropolitan Gennadios, representative of the Ecumenical Patriarch, and Archbishop David Moxon, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s representative to the Holy See. The Holy Father said that he, alongside the two representatives, prayed before the tomb of St. Paul to advance toward the path of unity and love.
“Unity will not come about as a miracle at the very end,” the Pope concluded.
“Rather, unity comes about in journeying; the Holy Spirit does this on the journey. If we do not walk together, if we do not pray for one another, if we do not collaborate in the many ways that we can in this world for the People of God, then unity will not come about!”
The event, which reflected on the theme “Is Christ divided?”, closed with the celebration of Vespers at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Present at the event were the leaders of many Christian communities in Rome.
In his homily, the Holy Father began by reflecting on the context of the theme, where Paul addresses the divisions between the Christian communities of Corinth.
“Some claimed: ‘I belong to Paul’; while others claimed: ‘I belong to Apollos’ or ‘I belong to Cepha’", and others yet claimed: ‘I belong to Christ’”, the Pope recalled.
“The particular experience of each individual, or an attachment to certain significant persons in the community, had become a yardstick for judging the faith of others.”
St. Paul’s appeal for a perfect union of mind and purpose, the Pope said, cannot be the fruit of human strategies, but rather, from “looking to the mind and heart of Christ.”
Referring to the current divisions that exists in today’s world, Pope Francis said that it is becoming more evident that they cannot be viewed any longer as something natural. Divisions wound the Body of Christ and impede the witness Christians are called to give in the world.
Drawing from the Second Vatican Council’s Decree on Ecumenism, the 77 year old Pontiff stressed that the divisions have wounded all, while becoming a source of scandal to the world.
“We have all been damaged by these divisions. None of us wishes to become a cause of scandal. And so we are all journeying together, fraternally, on the road towards unity, bringing about unity even as we walk; that unity comes from the Holy Spirit and brings us something unique which only the Holy Spirit can do, that is, reconciling our differences,” he said. “The Lord waits for us all, accompanies us all, and is with us all on this path of unity.”
During his homily, the Pope greeted the members of the various Churches and Ecclesial communities present at the event, including Metropolitan Gennadios, representative of the Ecumenical Patriarch, and Archbishop David Moxon, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s representative to the Holy See. The Holy Father said that he, alongside the two representatives, prayed before the tomb of St. Paul to advance toward the path of unity and love.
“Unity will not come about as a miracle at the very end,” the Pope concluded.
“Rather, unity comes about in journeying; the Holy Spirit does this on the journey. If we do not walk together, if we do not pray for one another, if we do not collaborate in the many ways that we can in this world for the People of God, then unity will not come about!”
Congratulations Sir David....
Archbishop David Moxon, Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome and the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Representative to the Holy See, has been appointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in HM The Queen’s 2014 New Year Honours in recognition of his services to the Anglican Church. Archbishop Moxon (62) served as a bishop in Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and the Pacific from 1993, and became one of the three New Zealand archbishops in 2006.
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Archbishop David Moxon, Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome and the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Representative to the Holy See, has been appointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in HM The Queen’s 2014 New Year Honours in recognition of his services to the Anglican Church. Archbishop Moxon (62) served as a bishop in Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and the Pacific from 1993, and became one of the three New Zealand archbishops in 2006.
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A letter from Archbishop David Moxon in Rome.....
You may have seen from the ACR website that David Richardson has been awarded the OBE for his work with the Anglican Centre, and as the Archbishop of Canterbury's representative to the Holy See. This reflects very well on the Centre and is a great tribute to David and Margie's joint ministry. Do contact David for these good reasons, if you knew him for a reasonable period and haven't already sent a message. His email is djlr@live.com<mailto:djlr@live.com>.
Also you may have seen from the very good work of Bill Snelson on the ACR website, that the visit of the Archbishop of Canterbury to the Pope went very well indeed. Major thanks to Canon Jonathan Goodall and Monsignor Mark Langham amongst others. The event was up to four hours in total , including the private one to one audience, the large group audience with its formal speeches, a chapel service and a long lunch.
The outcomes are very considerable. There is a pledge to walk together where we can and when we must, especially in the areas of justice and development where the wounds of the world bleed the most. The first joint project might well be a commitment to raise the plight of people who are adbucted into human traffiking, especially women and children. I have been asked by the Archbishop, with others, to consider helping this synergy, if it develops, from a Rome base. This is totally in line with my hopes as a new director and Archbishop's representative, to engage in the justice area between the two communions where possible and when appropriate. I was able to spend in depth quality time with the Archbishop as well which was very encouraging, and he seemed keen to boost the work of the ACR at this time.
I have just come home from an ecumenical evening liturgy at St Marys basilica in Trastevere, hosted by the St. Egidio community, focussing on refugees who lost their lives on the sea or who died violently on their journey to freedom. I was seated next to the Cardinal presider and asked to say a blessing in italian, which I got away with apparently. The Archbishop of Canterbury has also put out a statement today on the plight of refugees and our response as christians.
We are now in the middle of our ACR course " In the steps of St Augustine", which is going very well overall and included the growing Wednesday papal audience of many thousands. The Pope walked across from his dias and chatted with me again, so I feel I have the right kind of steer for this work now.
Wishing you every blessing.
David
Archbishop David Moxon
The Archbishop of Canterbury's Representative to the Holy See, and
Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome
Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, Piazza del Collegio Romano 2
00186 Rome
Italy
Also you may have seen from the very good work of Bill Snelson on the ACR website, that the visit of the Archbishop of Canterbury to the Pope went very well indeed. Major thanks to Canon Jonathan Goodall and Monsignor Mark Langham amongst others. The event was up to four hours in total , including the private one to one audience, the large group audience with its formal speeches, a chapel service and a long lunch.
The outcomes are very considerable. There is a pledge to walk together where we can and when we must, especially in the areas of justice and development where the wounds of the world bleed the most. The first joint project might well be a commitment to raise the plight of people who are adbucted into human traffiking, especially women and children. I have been asked by the Archbishop, with others, to consider helping this synergy, if it develops, from a Rome base. This is totally in line with my hopes as a new director and Archbishop's representative, to engage in the justice area between the two communions where possible and when appropriate. I was able to spend in depth quality time with the Archbishop as well which was very encouraging, and he seemed keen to boost the work of the ACR at this time.
I have just come home from an ecumenical evening liturgy at St Marys basilica in Trastevere, hosted by the St. Egidio community, focussing on refugees who lost their lives on the sea or who died violently on their journey to freedom. I was seated next to the Cardinal presider and asked to say a blessing in italian, which I got away with apparently. The Archbishop of Canterbury has also put out a statement today on the plight of refugees and our response as christians.
We are now in the middle of our ACR course " In the steps of St Augustine", which is going very well overall and included the growing Wednesday papal audience of many thousands. The Pope walked across from his dias and chatted with me again, so I feel I have the right kind of steer for this work now.
Wishing you every blessing.
David
Archbishop David Moxon
The Archbishop of Canterbury's Representative to the Holy See, and
Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome
Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, Piazza del Collegio Romano 2
00186 Rome
Italy
A chance meeting with Pope Francis
From The Rt. Rev. Andrew St. John, one of our board members......
"Back from memorable week in Rome and Paula Gooder's stunning course preparing for Holy Week. She taught each morning and Jonathan Boardman guided us around Rome in his inimitable way. David Moxon was with us for the entire week which was so good. It gave me a chance to get to know him better and to share thoughts about his relationship with the American Board. Of course it was an exciting time to be in Rome with the papal election. In fact I met the new Pope the morning after his election by pure serendipity or providence! I was staying at the Domus Internationalis when he came by to collect his bags and pay his bill. I was shepherded with the staff into the dining room where the Pope entered and greeted us all individually and then blessed us. He seemed somewhat surprized when I said I was from New York! I was on way to the Centre so when I arrived and conveyed my encounter you can imagine the excitement. Later I was interviewed by the NY Daily News and was in their online edition. The Centre did us proud and Margie was her marvellous hospitable self. On Sunday night she put on a dinner party for 7 of us (including Paula G, David Moxon, Kathleen Lisles and me) in honor of David's 67th birthday. It was such a happy visit at a very busy time for the Richardsons."
"Back from memorable week in Rome and Paula Gooder's stunning course preparing for Holy Week. She taught each morning and Jonathan Boardman guided us around Rome in his inimitable way. David Moxon was with us for the entire week which was so good. It gave me a chance to get to know him better and to share thoughts about his relationship with the American Board. Of course it was an exciting time to be in Rome with the papal election. In fact I met the new Pope the morning after his election by pure serendipity or providence! I was staying at the Domus Internationalis when he came by to collect his bags and pay his bill. I was shepherded with the staff into the dining room where the Pope entered and greeted us all individually and then blessed us. He seemed somewhat surprized when I said I was from New York! I was on way to the Centre so when I arrived and conveyed my encounter you can imagine the excitement. Later I was interviewed by the NY Daily News and was in their online edition. The Centre did us proud and Margie was her marvellous hospitable self. On Sunday night she put on a dinner party for 7 of us (including Paula G, David Moxon, Kathleen Lisles and me) in honor of David's 67th birthday. It was such a happy visit at a very busy time for the Richardsons."
News of transitions in the American Friends of the Anglican Centre in Rome
Please take time to read these letters about our recent changes. Click on "Fullscreen" below to view each letter.
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