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"Called to be Jesus Partners" - Anglican and Catholic Summit in Canterbury

The bishops of the ‘Growing Together’ ecumenical summit have travelled from Rome to Canterbury, for the second phase of their programme. 

29 January 2024

Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury Commission Bishops for Joint Mission

Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury Commission Anglican and Roman Catholic Bishops for Joint Mission and Witness

25 January 2024

The Archbishop of Canterbury preaches at San Bartolomeo

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, preached today at Anglican Eucharist held at San Bartolomeo all’Isola on Tiber Island.

25 January 2024

Africa’s Primates send statement of solidarity to Primate of Sudan - “We are standing with you”

Africa’s Anglican Primates have sent a signed statement of solidarity to the “Primate and the faithful of the Episcopal Church of Sudan.”

05 December 2023

Archbishop of Canterbury explains why he abstained on C of E same-sex prayers vote

Archbishop Justin Welby abstained in a vote by the Church of England’s General Synod on a motion about prayers for same sex couples.

16 November 2023

Church of England General Synod holds further debate on prayers for same-sex couples

The General Synod of the Church of England has asked the House of Bishops to hold a further debate on prayers for same-sex couples

16 November 2023

Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem calls for “ceasefire for humanitarian corridors” in Gaza

Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem, delivers a video message to the Church of England’s General Synod.

14 November 2023

Gaza: Archbishops of Jerusalem & Canterbury in Emergency Appeal for Diocese of Jerusalem

Archbishops Hosam Naoum and Justin Welby, have issued a joint international emergency appeal for the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem.

24 October 2023

Archbishop of Canterbury makes solidarity visit to Archbishop Hosam Naoum in Jerusalem

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby concludes a pastoral visit to the Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem and other Christian leaders.

23 October 2023

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby urges caution over al-Ahli Arab hospital blame-game

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, speaks of the need for careful language when discussing the ongoing Israel - Hamas war.

23 October 2023