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Abp Welby hosts major gathering of Anglican Religious Communities

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby is today welcoming over 100 members of a broad range of Anglican religious communities to Lambeth Palace to discuss the renewal of Religious Life within the Church.

28 March 2014

Archbishop of Canterbury marries daughter

Archbishop of Canterbury marries daughter to Christian song-writer at Canterbury Cathedral exactly a year after his own enthronement as leader of the Church of England on the same spot.

26 March 2014

Archbishop of Canterbury chairs first meeting of Evangelism Task Group

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is chairing the first meeting of the Archbishops’ Evangelism Task Group at Lambeth Palace today.

24 March 2014

Anglicans, Roman Catholics and Muslims sign historic agreement to combat human trafficking, slavery

For the first time in history, Roman Catholics, Anglicans and Muslims have joined forces in a project to “inspire practical and spiritual action” to combat modern slavery and human trafficking.

17 March 2014

Expansion of Near Neighbours programme 'gives huge opportunities' says Archbishop Justin

During a visit to a community centre in South London this morning, the Archbishop of Canterbury praised the Near Neighbours programme and its grassroots approach to creating community ties across cultural and religious boundaries

28 February 2014

C of E: Reasons to be hopeful

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that "There is every reason to be hopeful about the future of the Church of England" 

19 February 2014

Archbishop Justin visits HEAL Africa in Goma

Archbishop Justin hails 'wonderful example' of Anglican-supported hospital which provides holistic care for victims of sexual violence in the DRC.

08 February 2014

Archbishop congratulates Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, on honorary Oxford degree

Archbishop Justin has welcomed news that the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, is to be awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity by the University of Oxford.

07 February 2014

Archbishop Justin in DR Congo: 'We pray for lasting peace'

Archbishop Justin in DR Congo: 'We pray for lasting peace'

The Archbishop of Canterbury arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo for a two-day visit to Anglican leaders in the country. 

05 February 2014

Abp Welby prays at site of murdered church workers in Bor

Abp Welby prayed with Abp Daniel Deng at mass graves awaiting the burial of church-workers recently murdered in the ongoing conflict.

05 February 2014