2005 articles archive

December 2005

05 December 2005
Text of the Advent Letter sent by the Archbishop of Canterbury and Moderators of the United Churches
The Archbishop announces the 2008 Lambeth Conference as "a sign of hope for our Communion and of trust in our Saviour, the Lord of the Church".

August 2005

07 August 2005
Forget the tea and cakes. How the Mothers' Union is riding to the rescue of Africa.
Article published in the Independent on Sunday

April 2005

17 April 2005
A planet on the brink
Article on climate change for the Independent on Sunday

March 2005

26 March 2005
Easter - the awkward time of year: article for the Daily Telegraph
According to a poll this week, only 48% of Britons know why Christians celebrate Easter. Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, explains the importance of a tormented saga about murder and public execution

22 March 2005
An Easter Message to the Anglican Communion
Highlighting the resolve of the Primates of the Anglican Communion to work at combating HIV/AIDS, poverty and hunger.

20 March 2005
Why Abortion Challenges Us All
Article for the Sunday Times

January 2005

20 January 2005
Does a right to assisted death entail a responsibility on others to kill?
Article for The Times on euthanasia and assisted dying legislation

02 January 2005
The Asian Tsunami
A reflective piece written by Dr Williams for the Sunday Telegraph, following the Asian tsunami of December 2004