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"A towering spiritual figure": Archbishop meets Desmond Tutu


Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The South African archbishop and social rights activist "incarnates the grace of God," said Archbishop Justin

Archbishop Justin preaches at enthronement of Tanzania?s new Archbishop


Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Around 3,000 people from Tanzania, Africa and beyond gathered at Dodoma?s Cathedral of the Holy Spirit yesterday for the installation of the Anglican…

Archbishop Justin on settling into life in Kent


Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Writing in Kent on Sunday newspaper, Archbishop Justin looks forward to spending time with his family in the Diocese of Canterbury and "worshiping God…

The Spirit of Pentecost: a short film about the Holy Spirit


Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Watch Archbishop Justin and others reflecting on Pentecost and its meaning for the Church today

LISTEN: Archbishop on Britten's "extraordinary" War Requiem


Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Archbishop Justin talks to Radio 4 about Benjamin Britten's famous meditation on war. Read about it below or listen again

WATCH: "We need to be a risk-taking church" - Archbishop opens international Christian conference


Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In conversation with Nicky Gumbel, the Archbishop said he is "more optimistic about the church now than I have ever been in my life"

God, Google and ordering pizza: Archbishop has 'Lunch with the FT'


Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury talks to Lucy Kellaway in an interview for the Financial Times 'Lunch with the FT' feature this weekend

Archbishop to speak at HTB leadership conference


Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Archbishop Justin will address 5,500 international Christian leaders at London's Royal Albert Hall. Find out how to watch live

Reality shows: Archbishop on religious broadcasting


Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In this article for the Radio Times, Archbishop Justin writes that broadcast media can give viewers an opportunity to appreciate the rich and fascinating…

Archbishop?s Chichester Visitation - final report published


Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The final report for the enquiry into the operation of the diocesan child protection policies in the Diocese of Chichester has today been published

Archbishop Justin urges ?the breaking down of enmities? on the Korean Peninsula


Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In his message to the 2nd Worldwide Anglican Peace Conference meeting in Okinawa, Japan on 16-22 April, Archbishop Justin welcomed the wider Anglican Communion?s…

God, Mammon and morality in the City: Archbishop Justin on 'Week in Westminster'


Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Speaking on Radio 4 this morning, the Archbishop of Canterbury stressed the implications of Christian ethics for the City of London

WATCH: Archbishop Justin's homily at Lambeth Palace community Eucharist


Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Watch Archbishop Justin giving an impromptu homily at a community Eucharist this afternoon

Joint statement on Syria from Archbishop Justin and Archbishop Vincent


Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Today the Archbishops of Canterbury and Westminster, Justin Welby and Vincent Nichols, made the following statement on the continuing violence in Syria

'How do we fix this mess?' Archbishop Justin on restoring trust and confidence after the crash


Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Britain is not in a recession but in "some kind of depression" which will require "something very, very major to get us out of," the Archbishop of Canterbury…

'Mistrust and suspicion is not holy,' says Archbishop


Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Speaking at a conference of diocesan lay chairs this weekend, the Archbishop challenged them to ?get rid of? suspicion and mistrust in the church

Travellers' Tales: Archbishop Justin on his journey into faith


Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In an interview for the 'Travellers' Tales' radio show, Archbishop Justin spoke about finding God, his prayer habits, and how the church can be a symbol…

Archbishop Justin blogs on 'when aid works and why'


Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Addressing claims that foreign aid is a waste of British taxpayers' money, Archbishop Justin writes that "not all aid is good, but not all aid is dead."

Archbishop of Canterbury?s statement following the death of Baroness Thatcher


Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Archbishop Justin has expressed his sadness over the death of Baroness Thatcher this morning, praising her devoted public service and acknowledging "the…

Archbishop joins call on G8 to 'strike at causes of poverty'


Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Financial crisis is not an excuse for missing Millennium Development Goals, say religious leaders. Supporters encouraged to add their voices on Twitter…

LISTEN: Take an audio tour of Archbishop Justin's prayer journey


Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Listen to four programmes recorded by the BBC?s Daily Service during Archbishop Justin's prayer journey last month

Knowing our fallibility, becoming merciful with each other - Archbishop Justin's Easter sermon


Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Archbishop Justin has said in his Easter sermon that pinning hopes on individuals in politics and public life is "always a mistake". But he said Holy Week…

'Where you stand determines what you see': Archbishop Justin on Radio 4's 'Thought for the Day'


Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Speaking on Radio 4's Thought for the Day this Good Friday morning, Archbishop Justin said that news coverage of this week's financial bail-out of Cyprus…

'I have set you an example': why clergy wash feet on Maundy Thursday


Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

On the eve of his crucifixion, Jesus showed radical humility by washing his disciple?s feet. Like Christian clergy around the world, Archbishop Justin…

Palm Sunday from Canterbury: Archbishop Justin on Songs of Praise


Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

At the start of the most sacred seven days in the Christian calendar, Archbishop Justin spoke to the BBC?s Songs of Praise about what Holy Week means…

Pope Francis' message to Archbishop Justin hailing his inauguration


Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In a message to Archbishop Justin on his inauguration at Canterbury Cathedral, Pope Francis said his prayers are with the new Archbishop - and asked the…

'We will see a world transformed': the Archbishop of Canterbury's inaugural sermon


Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The church continues to have the power to transform society, the Archbishop of Canterbury said today in his inauguration ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral.…

Archbishop Justin on Canterbury's 'unique and special journey'


Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Writing in the Canterbury Times on the day of his inauguration, Archbishop Justin reflects on the importance of Canterbury to Archbishops over the centuries.…

Thousands greet Archbishop on final day of prayer pilgrimage


Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Crowds lined the streets of Chichester to welcome Archbishop Justin, who will be enthroned in Canterbury this week.

What happens when an Archbishop is enthroned?


Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The modern term would be inauguration, but 'enthronement' remains appropriate: this ceremony is all about the Archbishop of Canterbury 'taking his seat'…

'Nothing transforms us more than prayer': Archbishop's pilgrimage day four - Cornwall


Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury said today he was "overwhelmed" by the support of Cornish people on the fourth day of his pilgrimage - and that "nothing transforms…

Watch: Archbishop Justin?s prayer pilgrimage reaches London on day three


Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Visiting the capital on his prayer pilgrimage today, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, prayed with shoppers and thanked God for "the life and…

Anglican Communion delegation for inauguration of Pope Francis announced


Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop Justin Welby, is to be represented by the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, at the inauguration of the ministry…

Day two of the Archbishop's prayer pilgrimage - Coventry


Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, continued his ?Journey in Prayer? today, arriving in Coventry where he led prayers for hope, friendship…

Day one of the Archbishop's prayer pilgrimage - Norwich


Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Over a thousand people came onto the streets of Norwich today to welcome the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, as he began his five-day prayer pilgrimage…

'May the love of Christ unite us': Archbishop's statement on the election of Pope Francis


Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop Justin Welby, tonight offered his warmest welcome to the election of Cardinal Bergoglio as the successor to His…

Archbishop to be patron of Christian Muslim Forum


Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has agreed to take over from Dr Rowan Williams as official patron of the the UK?s largest Christian-Muslim…

Archbishop joins urgent child poverty call


Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has joined dozens of bishops in calling on the government to prevent hundreds of thousands of children from…

Archbishop supports response to Winchester safeguarding report


Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has supported the response of the Bishop of Winchester to yesterday?s (8 March) publication of an independent…

Journey in Prayer


Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

All are welcome to join Archbishop Justin on this Journey in Prayer in the days before his enthronement in Canterbury Cathedral.

Archbishop's address at ?Faith in Conflict? conference


Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Most Revd Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, spoke at the final plenary session of 'Faith in Conflict', an ecumenical conference exploring how…

Archbishop of Canterbury announces new Chaplain


Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is delighted to announce the appointment of the Reverend Dr Jo Wells as his new Chaplain, based at Lambeth…

Archbishop of Canterbury makes oath to the Queen


Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury paid homage to the Queen at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday 26th February in a ceremony dating back to the Reformation in the…

Archbishop?s new Director of Reconciliation


Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is delighted to announce the appointment of Canon David Porter as Director for Reconciliation at Lambeth Palace.…

Statement on the sentencing of Robert Coles


Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has issued the following statement after the sentencing of Robert Coles at Brighton Crown Court today.

Launch of Lent Book: "Abiding" by Ben Quash


Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book 2013 was launched at an event hosted by Bloomsbury in London on Monday 11th February.

A message from the Archbishop of Canterbury on Pope Benedict's resignation


Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has released the following message on the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.

Archbishop of Canterbury meets with Chief Rabbi


Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The new Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, met with Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks at Lambeth Palace on Wednesday 6th February.

Justin Welby confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury at St Paul's Cathedral


Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Justin Welby, has officially become the Archbishop of Canterbury at a ceremony, known as the ?Confirmation of…

Archbishop of Canterbury's toast at The Lord Mayor of London?s reception


Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, made the following response to The Lord Mayor of London?s remarks at a lunch at Mansion House, following…

Archbishop of York?s welcome to Archbishop Justin Welby


Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has welcomed Justin Welby's Confirmation of Election as Archbishop of Canterbury with the following message of…

Bishop Justin becomes Archbishop of Canterbury Elect


Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A medieval ceremony has begun the process of the Rt Revd Justin Welby becoming the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Bishop Justin writes in Bloomberg on virtue, vice and banks


Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The following article by Bishop Justin Welby was published in Bloomberg, the online business and financial news service.

When will Justin Welby officially become Archbishop of Canterbury?


Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Dr Rowan Williams, 104th Archbishop of Canterbury, stepped down from the position on 31st December 2012. Justin Welby, Bishop of Durham, was named as his…

Bishop Justin's Christmas Day Sermon


Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Bishop Justin Welby spoke on "The Triumph of Love" at Durham Cathedral on Christmas Day, saying that while it is easy to be despondent, "the baby in Bethlehem…

Christmas Eve sermon: Baggage and Light


Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Bishop Justin Welby delivered the following sermon in Durham Cathedral on Christmas Eve, speaking on the theme of 'Baggage and Light'.

Bishop Justin's Christmas message from the North


Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A Christmas message from Bishop Justin Welby, one of his final communications as Bishop of Durham.

Bishop Justin Welby speaks on Credit Unions in House of Lords


Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Bishop of Durham, Justin Welby, took part in a debate in the House of Lords on Credit Unions.

Women Bishops debate: We must be those who live a better way


Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Bishop Justin?s Speech to the General Synod during the debate on November 20th about Women Bishops.

Bishop Justin Welby's opening statement


Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On 9 November 2012 the Right Reverend Justin Welby was announced as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury.

Announcement of the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury


Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Right Reverend Justin Welby for election as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury.

The main roles of the Archbishop of Canterbury


Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The various roles and responsibilities of the Archbishop of Canterbury have developed over more than 1400 years of history.