A group of Asian and African Anglican leaders back from a visit to China have praised a decision by the country's ruling Communist Party to include the word religion in its constitution.(Briefly noted)(Brief article)

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A group of Asian and African Anglican leaders back from a visit to China have praised a decision by the country's ruling Communist Party to include the word religion in its constitution. "This is a recognition of the increasing role that the church plays in the nation's economic and social development," the Anglican leaders said after their October 21-30 visit. They met church and government officials and visi...

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