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Archbishop of Canterbury - Lecture to mark the Centenary of Friends of the Elderly

Text of a lecture being delivered yesterday by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, to mark the centenary of Friends of the Elderly, a charity of which he is Patron.

07 September 2005

Principles for Theological Education

Principles for Theological Education

At the meeting of the TEAC Steering Group and Convenors, held at Ripon College, Cuddesdon, in July 2005, the following statement about Principles for Theological Education was agreed

06 September 2005

Archbishop of Canterbury - Elderly Deserve Protection

Archbishop of Canterbury - Elderly Deserve Protection

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams gave a sombre warning that a more permissive approach to euthanasia and assisted suicide in Britain could undermine fundamental commitments to the needs of the elderly.

06 September 2005

Archbishop of Canterbury - Prayers for victims of Hurricane Katrina

Archbishop of Canterbury - Prayers for victims of Hurricane Katrina

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has expressed his deep concern for those caught up in the devastation of the Gulf Coast of the United States following the recent hurricane.

02 September 2005

Resurrection Eucharist for Brother Roger of Taizé

Resurrection Eucharist for Brother Roger of Taizé

They came from many nations, all denominations and all ages, to pay tribute to the founder of Taizé, as Cardinal Walter Kaspar of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity at the Vatican, presided at the funeral Eucharist today for Brother Roger

23 August 2005

Statement from the Secretary General on the death of Brother Roger of Taizé

Statement from the Secretary General on the death of Brother Roger of Taizé

The news of the death of Brother Roger has saddened Anglicans around the world, and we are especially shocked by the violent manner of his death, which was in stark contrast to his lifelong ministry of peace and reconciliation.

17 August 2005

Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury on the death of Brother Roger of Taiz&eacute:

Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury on the death of Brother Roger of Taiz&eacute:

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has expressed his shock and sadness on learning of the horrific death of Brother Roger of Taizé:

17 August 2005

Archbishop of Canterbury: Newspaper Commentary

Archbishop of Canterbury: Newspaper Commentary

Why were so many people hanging around in the hospital at Kamenge, my wife wanted to know? The answer was that in Burundi, having a clean bill of health has taken on a very particular meaning: unless and until you have paid for your hospital treatment, you simply can't leave

09 August 2005

A Message from the Secretary General to the Archbishop of the Sudan

A Message from the Secretary General to the Archbishop of the Sudan

On behalf of the people of the Anglican Communion I extend our deepest sympathy and prayers as you mourn the death of your Vice President John Garang.

05 August 2005

Seminarians and young priests visit the ACO

The Anglican Communion Office yesterday welcomed a truly global gathering as some 30 course members from the International Study Centre in Canterbury (ICS) made their way to London

05 August 2005