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Archbishop Justin preaches at inauguration of new Province of Sudan

Read the Archbishop\'s sermon given at All Saints Cathedral in Khartoum on Sunday 30 July as Sudan was inaugurated as the latest province of the Anglican Communion

Archbishop Justin Welby will make a three-day visit to Moscow next week.

Archbishop of Canterbury meets Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilos III, at Lambeth Palace

The Archbishop of Canterbury welcomed His Beatitude the Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilos III, to Lambeth Palace last week.

Archbishop preaches at the centenary celebrations of All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi

Read Archbishop Justin\'s sermon given at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi on Sunday 5 November as part of the Cathedral\'s centenary celebrations.

Archbishop marks agreement with Catholic and Lutheran Churches on 500th Anniversary of the Reformation

The Archbishop of Canterbury has marked an act of reconciliation between the Catholic and Protestant churches on the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

Archbishop of Canterbury\'s sermon at Reformation 500th anniversary service

Read Archbishop Justin Welby\'s sermon preached at Westminster Abbey today, during a service marking 500 years since the start of the Reformation.

Archbishop Justin installs new director of Anglican Centre in Rome

Archbishop Bernard Ntatohuri was installed as the new Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome today by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Archbishop makes two key appointments to Lambeth Palace team

The Revd Canon Dr Flora Winfield has been appointed Special Representative to the Commonwealth, and Rosemary Nuamah Williams as Social and Public Affairs Adviser.

Archbishop welcomes crossbench peerage for Bishop Richard Chartres

The Archbishop of Canterbury has warmly welcomed the announcement by 10 Downing Street that the former Bishop of London is to be made a life peer.

Thy Kingdom Come film \'The Light\' wins Jerusalem Award

A film about the power of prayer and the life-transforming love of Jesus Christ, created for the Thy Kingdom Come 2017 campaign, was recognised at this year\'s Jerusalem Awards…

Archbishop of Canterbury launches international peacemakers movement

The Reconciling Leaders Network will train the next generation of leaders to be reconcilers in every area of society and life.

Archbishop Justin welcomed Archbishop Edward Joseph Adams to Lambeth Palace.

Archbishop of Canterbury\'s Rosh Hoshanah 2017 message

Archbishop Justin Welby\'s message to all those celebrating Rosh Hoshanah:

Eighty police officers from across London joined the morning Eucharist at Lambeth Palace today.

Archbishop joins UN Secretary-General’s advisory board on mediation

Archbishop Justin Welby, is one of 18 global leaders and experts who have been asked by UN Secretary-General António Guterres to form a new High-Level Advisory Board on Mediation.

Archbishop hosts launch of ‘Making Africa Work: A Handbook for Economic Success’

The Archbishop of Canterbury hosted a launch event for a new book on Africa’s economy, whose co-authors include former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.

A report of the review of nomination to the See of Sheffield by the independent reviewer Sir Philip Mawer has been published today.

Archbishop Justin Welby commissioned and licensed Bishop Tim Thornton as the new Bishop to HM Forces, Bishop for the Falkland Islands and Bishop at Lambeth on Monday.

The news of the death of Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O-Connor today represents a loss to his innumerable friends, to the church and to the country.

Archbishop of Canterbury becomes patron of charity Charis Tiwala

Charis Tiwala is pleased to announce the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, as its patron.

Joint Statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York

A statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Act of Parliament passed in 1967 which decriminalised homosexual acts in our Country

Archbishop of Canterbury licenses and collates the Revd Clinton Langston as the new Archdeacon to the Army

President and Vice President of the Methodist Conference Visit Lambeth Palace

Accompanied by senior figures from both churches the President, Vice-President and Archbishop discussed matters of mutual concern and were encouraged by reports of Anglicans…

Read the Archbishop of Canterbury\'s sermon at the Service for the New Parliament at St Margaret\'s, Westminster, this morning.

Statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury on the Peter Ball report

Statement by Archbishop Justin Welby on the publication today of the independent report by Dame Moira Gibb into the Church\'s handling of the Bishop Peter Ball case.

Archbishop condemns attack on Muslims in Finsbury Park

Responding to the attack on Muslims in Finsbury Park last night, Archbishop Justin said today:

Archbishop preaches at \'service of hope\' after London Bridge attack

Read the Archbishop\'s sermon at the Service of Hope at Southwark Cathedral today following the London Bridge terror attack two weeks ago.

Archbishop of Canterbury\'s Awards ceremony held at Lambeth Palace

Over 35 people from around the world were recognised with awards for outstanding service to the church in a ceremony at Lambeth Palace on Friday.

Archbishop Justin Welby\'s statement today in response to the result of the UK General Election

Archbishop Justin Welby condemned the terrorist attacks and said the people of London are responding with "courage, resilience and determination".

Read the script of the Archbishop\'s Thought For The Day on BBC Radio 4\'s Today programme this morning.

Barack Obama, Chancellor Merkel and Archbishop Welby send message to Manchester

The Archbishop posted the message on social media after meeting with the former US president and the German chancellor in Berlin today.

In the week of the terrible attack in Manchester, the Archbishop reflects on the importance of coming together in prayer for people to know God\'s love.

Hundreds of thousands worldwide prepare to pray Thy Kingdom Come

Christians across England and around the world will gather to pray for evangelism between Ascension and Pentecost.

Archbishop of Canterbury welcomes HH Pope Tawadros II to Lambeth Palace

Archbishop Justin and Pope Tawadros met at Lambeth Palace before attending Evensong together at Westminster Abbey.

Archbishops speaks with young people in Israel about reconciliation

Archbishop Justin Welby spoke about reconciliation with Jewish and Arab young people at the Peres Centre for Peace in Jaffa, Tel Aviv.

Read the Archbishop of Canterbury\'s sermon during the Sunday morning Communion at St George\'s Anglican Cathedral today.

General Election 2017: Archbishops highlight the place of faith in British life

Faith has a central role to play in politics and this general election, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York say today.

Archbishop Justin Welby made his first visit to Gaza today, on the third day of his 10-day official trip to the Holy Land.

Archbishop and Chief Rabbi meet friends of Hannah Bladon in Jerusalem

The Archbishop and Chief Rabbi heard tributes from friends of the British student who was murdered in Israel last month.

Archbishop of Canterbury and Chief Rabbi visit Yad Vashem

Archbishop Justin Welby and Chief Rabbi Mirvis visited Israel’s Holocaust museum, after praying together at the Western Wall.

Archbishop reflects on meeting Iraqi Christians in Jordan

Archbishop Justin Welby reflects on meeting Iraqi Christians in Jordan, on the first day of his visit to Jordan, Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

The Archbishop\'s 3rd Holy Week lecture: \'Building Resilience\'

Read the Archbishop of Canterbury\'s 3rd Holy Week lecture at Canterbury Cathedral last night.

Archbishop Justin Welby\'s Easter letter to partners and heads of churches around the world:

The Archbishop\'s 2nd Holy Week Lecture: \'Have we lost our national nerve?\'

Read the Archbishop of Canterbury\'s second of three Holy Week lectures on British values, delivered at Canterbury Cathedral last night.

The Archbishop\'s 1st Holy Week Lecture: \'Are we together for more than we can get out of it?\'

Read the Archbishop of Canterbury\'s first of three Holy Week lectures on British values, delivered at Canterbury Cathedral last night.

Bishop Tim will take up the post in September, replacing Bishop Nigel Stock, who is retiring.

Archbishop Justin Welby and Archbishop John Sentamu will speak at the festival, whose theme this year is unity.

Bishop of Sheffield: Joint statement by Archbishops of Canterbury and York

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York made this joint statement today on the recent events surrounding the nomination of Bishop Philip North as Bishop of Sheffield.

Archbishop of Canterbury hosts Orthodox Church of Greece delegation at Lambeth Palace

Archbishop Justin Welby welcomed the delegation to Lambeth on Monday.

London attack: Archbishop of Canterbury responds in House of Lords

Paying tribute to victims and first responders, Archbishop Justin Welby spoke of the "deep values" in British society that give us the strength to persevere.

Bishop Nigel Stock leads prayer at Iraq and Afghanistan wars memorial

The memorial was unveiled by HM The Queen in central London this morning.

Bishop Nigel Stock announces retirement as Bishop at Lambeth

The Bishop at Lambeth, the Rt Rev Nigel Stock, has announced that he will be retiring in August.

European Union: Archbishop of Canterbury\'s speech in Lords debate

Read the Archbishop\'s speech in the Lords today during the Report stage of the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill.

Looking back on the Archbishop’s visit to Anglicans in Burundi, Rwanda, DRC and Kenya

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby made an official visit to the Anglican Church of Rwanda and spent time with the Primates of Burundi, Congo and Kenya in their Provinces.…

Archbishop visits Provinces of Burundi, Congo, Rwanda and Kenya

Archbishop Justin and Caroline Welby spent a week visiting Anglican Primates and their Churches.

Lambeth Palace garden opens to visitors for 2017

Come and visit the oldest continuously cultivated garden in London.

Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury following today’s General Synod

Statement from Archbishop Justin Welby following the General Synod’s vote “not to take note” of a Report by the House of Bishops on the report earlier today on Marriage…

General Synod: Archbishop of Canterbury\'s Presidential Address

Read Archbishop Justin Welby\'s Presidential Address this afternoon to the Church of England General Synod in London.

Responding to the government\'s announcement on child refugees and the Dubs Amendment, Archbishop Justin Welby said today:

Archbishop hosts retirement dinner for Bishop of London

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attended the private dinner last night marking the retirement of Bishop Richard Chartres.

‘Sins Before Our Eyes’ – Archbishop joins with Ecumenical Patriarch to fight modern slavery

Archbishop Justin and Patriarch Bartholomew issue joint statement on modern slavery at forum in Istanbul.

Comment by the Archbishop of Canterbury in response to the statement by the Bishop of Guildford

Comment by Archbishop Justin Welby in response to the statement by the Bishop of Guildford

Statement on behalf of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, following reports by Channel 4 News:

Prince of Wales attends Anglican Centre in Rome anniversary at Lambeth Palace

The Archbishop of Canterbury welcomed HRH The Prince of Wales to Lambeth Palace last night to celebrate 50 years of the Anglican Centre in Rome (ACR).

Collusion of the silent majority: Archbishop on Holocaust Memorial Day

Archbishop Justin Welby warned against a culture of ‘collusion with evil’ in his address to the annual Holocaust Memorial Day service in Westminster on Thursday January…

Dethroning Mammon: The Archbishop\'s 2017 Lent Book

In his first full-length book, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby looks at the subject of money and materialism.

Reformation Anniversary: Statement from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York

Ahead of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2017, which starts tomorrow, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have issued a joint statement on the 500th anniversary…

Archbishop Justin Welby licensed the Revd Isabelle Hamley as his new Chaplain at Lambeth Palace today.

\'It defies description\': Archbishop Justin on visiting Auschwitz

After visiting Auschwitz earlier this week, the Archbishop reflects on recognising and responding to evil.

Archbishop Justin preaches at St George’s Cathedral, Cape Town, South Africa

The Archbishop of Canterbury preached this sermon during Evensong at St George’s Cathedral, Cape Town, South Africa, on Friday 30th December 2016.

Watch and read the Archbishop of Canterbury\'s BBC New Year Message

Read Archbishop Justin Welby\'s sermon preached at Canterbury Cathedral this morning:

Read the Archbishop\'s Christmas letter to churches around the world

Cairo bombing: Churches Together in England Presidents issue joint statement

Archbishop Justin Welby has joined fellow Presidents of Churches Together in England in calling for prayer after the attack on Coptic Christians in Cairo yesterday.

Archbishop Justin writes in Radio Times backing Radio 4\'s Christmas Appeal

Writing in the Radio Times, the Archbishop of Canterbury encourages people to support Radio 4\'s Christmas Appeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields.

The Archbishop said it was "inspiring to see how generously Coventry is welcoming refugees" during a visit to the city.

Archbishop gives homily at Advent service for MPs and staff

Archbishop Justin Welby preached this homily at the annual Advent service at Lambeth Palace for parliamentarians and their staff.

Archbishop of Canterbury\'s speech in Lords debate on UK values

Archbishop Justin Welby led a debate in the House of Lords today on the shared values underpinning our national life and their role in shaping public policy.

Ruth Mawhinney announced as Archbishop of Canterbury\'s head of media

The current Christian Today editor will take up the new role at Lambeth Palace in January.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Russell Barr, signed the Columba Declaration today.

Archbishop Justin welcomes South Sudan Council of Churches to Lambeth Palace

The Archbishop met and prayed with the ecumenical delegation of the South Sudan Council of Churches at Lambeth Palace today.

Archbishop Justin visited Pakistan this weekend to express solidarity with church communities across the country.

The Revd Dr Will Adam will take up the combined role of Ecumenical Adviser to the Archbishop and Ecumenical Officer at the Council of Christian Unity.

Archbishop Justin Welby on ‘the common good and a shared vision for the next century’

Read the Archbishop of Canterbury’s address on a future vision for Europe, delivered this evening at the Catholic Institute of Paris during a ceremony awarding the Archbishop…

Archbishop Justin meets with Archbishop of Kenya at Lambeth Palace

The Archbishops shared a time of fellowship and prayer at Lambeth Palace this morning.

Archbishop and Chief Rabbi launch Rabbis and Priests Social Action Initiative

Today at Lambeth Palace ‘In Good Faith’, a new Christian-Jewish dialogue project, was launched.

Archbishop Justin preaches at Year of Mercy closing service at Westminster Cathedral

The Archbishop joined Cardinal Vincent Nichols for the closing of the Door of Mercy at Westminster Cathedral last night. Archbishop Justin preached for the first time in the…

US Election: Statement from Archbishop Justin Welby

Following the result of the US Presidential election, the Archbishop of Canterbury said today:

The Revd Isabelle Hamley will take up the role of Archbishop of Canterbury’s Chaplain at Lambeth Palace in January.

The Archbishop of Canterbury gave the opening keynote address today at a dialogue on integration, religious freedom and flourishing societies organised by the Muslim Council…

Archbishop Justin Welby wishes all celebrating Diwali a blessed and peaceful time of thanksgiving.

Why all kinds of religious leaders  are essential for building peaceful societies

The Archbishop\'s advisor for reconciliation, Dr Sarah Snyder, spoke on behalf of the Archbishop yesterday at the Foreign Office conference exploring how freedom of religion…

Archbishop welcomes Patriarch Kirill to Lambeth Palace

The Archbishop of Canterbury welcomed the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia to Lambeth Palace today.

The official visit of His Holiness Irinej, Archbishop of Pec, Metropolitan of Belgrade-Karlovci, Patriarch of Serbia at the invitation of the Archbishop of Canterbury continued…

Archbishop welcomes Patriarch of Serbia to Lambeth Palace

Archbishop Justin Welby received His Holiness Irinej this morning during his official visit to the UK.

Archbishop\'s address at Westminster Abbey anti-slavery service

Archbishop Justin Welby gave this address at Westminster Abbey last night in a service marking the UK\'s commitment to combating modern slavery.

Archbishop gives Thought for the Week on BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester

Archbishop Justin Welby recorded the Thought for the Week on BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester yesterday during his visit to the Diocese of Worcester.

The text of Archbishop Justin Welby\'s address to Pope Francis during their meeting in Rome, 6 October.

Common Declaration of Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin

Archbishop Justin and Pope Francis issued a Common Declaration today. The Archbishop is in Rome to join in celebrations to mark 50 years of closer and deeper relationships…

Archbishop gives Cross of Nails to Pope as symbol of reconciliation partnership

The Archbishop of Canterbury presented Pope Francis with a silver Cross of Nails this evening as a symbol of their partnership in the work of reconciliation.

Lambeth Palace becomes 200th partner of the Community of the Cross of Nails

Archbishop Justin was presented with a Cross of Nails today to mark Lambeth Palace becoming the 200th partner of the Community of the Cross of Nails.

Archbishop Justin sends good wishes for Rosh Hashanah

Archbishop Justin Welby extends his warm wishes for Rosh Hashanah.

Archbishop of Canterbury appoints Adviser for Anglican Communion Affairs

The Archbishop of Canterbury has appointed Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, currently Bishop of Kajo-Keji in South Sudan, as his new Adviser for Anglican Communion Affairs.

Forty new members of Archbishop Justin Welby\'s monastic-inspired community for young Christians took their vow of commitment at Lambeth Palace today.

Archbishop Justin Welby and Pope Francis will be celebrating 50 years of closer ties between the Anglican and Roman Catholic churches.

Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to Shimon Peres

In a statement on the death of former Israeli president Shimon Peres, the Archbishop of Canterbury said today:

Archbishop welcomes Emir of Kano to Lambeth Palace

Archbishop Justin Welby welcomed HRH The Emir of Kano to Lambeth Palace this morning.

Archbishop addresses Anglican secondary school heads

Archbishop Justin Welby set out the Church of England\'s education vision at the Anglican Academies and Secondary Heads Conference at Coventry Cathedral on Friday 23 September.…

Archbishops of Armagh and Canterbury welcome Belfast parades agreement

The Archbishops have welcomed the agreement that ends the parading stand-off in North Belfast.

Archbishop preaches at Mothers\' Union 140th anniversary service

Read the Archbishop of Canterbury\'s sermon at the Mothers\' Union 140th anniversary service at Winchester Cathedral on 22 September 2016.

Archbishop: \'We must stand together against antisemitism\'

Read the Archbishop\'s contribution to \'Lessons Learned: Reflections on antisemitism and the Holocaust\', published by the Holocaust Educational Trust and CST.

Archbishop: Church of England schools can help shape \'hopeful\' society

Read the Archbishop of Canterbury\'s on the vision for CofE schools in this week\'s TES.

Archbishop prays for peace with Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew in Assisi - video

Archbishop Justin Welby joined Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew in the ecumenical prayer and concluding ceremony of the World Day for Peace in Assisi today, along with…

Churches unite with the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Pentecost prayer initiative

Churches across England and around the Anglican Communion are uniting around the second year of Thy Kingdom Come, the call by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York for Christians…

Archbishop of Central Africa writes to Ban Ki-moon on refugees

At the request of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop Albert Chama has written to the UN Secretary General ahead of the UN summit on refugees and migrants today.

Archbishop welcomes Nigeria’s General Yakubu Gowon to Lambeth Palace

The former head of state of Nigeria visited the Archbishop at Lambeth Palace during his visit to London.

Archbishop welcomes UK Holocaust memorial design competition

Archbishop Justin Welby has welcomed the Government\'s competition to design a UK Holocaust memorial next to Parliament.

Archbishop pays tribute to former Haifa chief rabbi Shear Yashuv Cohen

The Archbishop of Canterbury said Rabbi Shear Yashuv Cohen’s commitment to Jewish-Christian dialogue was a blessing that will live on.

Archbishop sends message on 25th anniversary of Meissen Agreement

Message from the Archbishop of Canterbury on the occasion of the commemoration of 25 years since the signing of the Meissen Agreement.

Archbishop expresses sadness at death of Bishop David Jenkins

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has expressed his sadness at the death of the Rt Revd David Jenkins, the former Bishop of Durham.

John Swinton\'s Dementia: Living in the Memories of God wins Michael Ramsey Prize

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, today awarded the 2016 Michael Ramsey Prize for theological writing to Dementia: Living in the Memories of God by John Swinton…

\'Imagine seeing hundreds of thousands of young people thriving as disciples,\' says Archbishop

Archbishop visits children’s hospice in Canterbury diocese

The Archbishop of Canterbury visited Demelza Hospice Care for Children in Canterbury diocese today.

Ensuring the church is a place safe for all: Archbishop writes for Crucible journal

The Archbishop of Canterbury has written the foreword to the July 2016 edition of Crucible on safeguarding.

Archbishop preaches at Sisters of Bethany anniversary service

The Archbishop presided and preached at a service at Portsmouth Cathedral to celebrate 150 years of the Society of the Sisters of Bethany.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has announced the appointment of Sarah Snyder as his new Advisor for Reconciliation.

Archbishop welcomes refugee community sponsorship scheme

Archbishop Justin Welby joined the Home Secretary for the launch of the Full Community Sponsorship scheme.

House of Lords: Archbishop asks question on South Sudan

The Archbishop of Canterbury asked a question on South Sudan during question time in the House of Lords today.

The Archbishop of Canterbury today called for the leaders in South Sudan to cease hostilities immediately and accept mediation.

Watch the Archbishop of Canterbury\'s message to Muslims celebrating the end of Ramadan.

Archbishop Justin Welby on \'Thy Kingdom Come\', the global wave of prayer for people to know Jesus. 

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