Bishops speak out against Nigerian laws on homosexuality May 4, 2006 - Canada's Anglican bishops unanimously endorsed a motion expressing "grave concern" about proposed legislation in Nigeria that "would prohibit or severely restrict the freedom of speech, association, expression and assembly of gay and lesbian persons." Their motion also called criticized the (Anglican) Church of Nigeria for its support of the legislation.

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 Bishops speak out against Nigerian laws on homosexuality -- May 04, 2006
 Bishops ask General Synod to help poorer dioceses -- May 02, 2006
 Church applauds schools agreement -- April 28, 2006
 Journal wins six international awards -- April 27, 2006
 Primate to step down in 2007 -- April 23, 2006
 Canadians witness 'hope and joy' during visit with HIV/AIDS sufferers -- April 21, 2006
 Book and DVD offer different perspectives on Holy Week. -- April 13, 2006
 Church protests dropping of fast-track payments -- April 12, 2006
 Primate reassures Jewish community -- April 07, 2006

CURRENT ISSUE: May 2006

Dioceses question cost of Synod meeting Archbishop reassures Jewish community Note to readers from the editor Filmmaker turns lens on his own family B.C. Anglicans hear about their church's links Water, water everywhere Freed hostage felt 'entombed' in Iraq Parish marks martyrdom of 'voice for the voiceless' Archbishop urges fast-track payments for elderly claimants Ingham urges UN to protect rights of gays and lesbians Documentary resonates with Toronto police Can you see what I see? British Columbia mulls fate of parishes, congregations Church officer steps down from senior post French friars Premium investment Bishop honoured B.C. and the Yukon UBC president Left behind by AIDS Three gays on California ballot Churches seek end to stigma of HIV/AIDS Meeting urges more women leaders Canadians witness 'hope and joy' on visit with HIV/AIDS sufferers Bed books Job sharing bishops Solar-powered church Synod questions must be answered Whatever happened to Lent? Letters Books to bring readers down to earth Cash delivers requiem for her father