Issues in Focus







Collected information and articles on issues of
focused concern for the Archbishop of Canterbury

Archbishop Planting a Tree

Environment

The Archbishop's belief in the need for each of us to be better stewards of God's creation is reflected in his many public statements about the environment, collected here

Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks and Archbishop of Canterbury © ACNS James Sweeney

Inter Faith

The Archbishop of Canterbury is widely respected as a leading advocate and proponent of dialogue between the different faiths. His inter Faith engagement is rooted in a concern for the good of humanity in society and a conviction that religious belief and practice have immense contributions to make to the common good

Walk of Witness at the Lambeth Conference

International Development

The Archbishop of Canterbury's role as a figure of unity of the worldwide Anglican Communion, which is represented in over 130 countries, means that he is in a unique position to bring the needs and voices of those fighting poverty, disease and the effects of conflict, to the attention of national and international policy makers and donor agencies

Hands of a Mother and Child

Family and Society

The Archbishop holds as central to his work and mission the importance of family and civil society. Protecting and supporting those in crisis, the institution of marriage and fostering good childhoods are constant themes in his public remarks.

Jesus Christ

Faith and Society

Christianity in Britain is part of a living heritage that has, over centuries, shaped public institutions and that continues to inspire, thrive and give meaning to public life

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