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Vestment of murdered Archbishop Thomas Becket returns to Canterbury Cathedral

Robes thought to have been worn by “troublesome priest” Thomas Becket when he was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral are set to return for 850th anniversary.

10 March 2020

Archbishop of Canterbury launches 2020 Thy Kingdom Come global prayer initiative

The global ecumenical prayer movement Thy Kingdom Come will this year take place in more than 90 per cent of countries around the world, church leaders were told last week.

03 March 2020

Official Lambeth Conference biblical resources launched for featured epistle, 1 Peter

An official commentary on 1 Peter – the biblical epistle that will be studied by bishops at the Lambeth Conference, has been published, alongside a series of video guides.

25 February 2020

Anglican Communion called to repent as primates affirm commitment to walk together

A Task Group established at the request of the primates in 2016 has produced prayers of repentance for the fifth Sunday of Lent (29 March 2020).

20 January 2020

A look ahead at 2020 for the Anglican Communion Office

A short summary of the plans for 2020 from the Anglican Communion Office, including the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury this summer.

07 January 2020

Theological educators plan pre-Lambeth Conference episcopal consultations

Bishops attending next year’s Lambeth Conference, will be able to attend two separate consultations on the future of theological education.

20 December 2019

A big Anglican welcome planned for Lambeth Conference delegates

Anglican Parishes and dioceses across England, Wales and Scotland are gearing up to welcome more than 1,000 Anglican bishops

12 December 2019

Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin Welby plan united visit to South Sudan

The first joint visit by a Pope and an Archbishop of Canterbury could take place in South Sudan, the Vatican and Lambeth Palace announced

14 November 2019

Archbishop Welby expresses vision for Anglican Communion at East Asian Anglican meeting

Anglicans from provinces in East Asia today heard Archbishop Welby give a powerful vision for the ministry of the Anglican Communion.

04 October 2019

Former Anglican Communion UN rep to be Archbishop’s reconciliation adviser

A former staff member of the Anglican Communion has been appointed as the Archbishop of Canterbury’s new Adviser for Reconciliation.

02 October 2019