News and statements
The latest news from the Archbishop of Canterbury in 2021.
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Archbishops invite nation to pray as UK passes 100,000 deaths
26/01/2021
"100,000 isn’t just an abstract figure - each number is a person: someone we loved and someone who loved us," the Archbishops said.
Archbishop receives Covid-19 vaccine as part of St Thomas’ Hospital chaplaincy team
18/01/2021
The Archbishop has praised the work of NHS staff and chaplains and encouraged everyone to get the vaccine when they are invited.
Letter from Archbishop Justin and Bishop Rose to Canterbury diocese
06/01/2021
Archbishop Justin and Bishop Rose have written to parishes in Canterbury diocese following the latest Covid-19 restrictions.
The Archbishop of Canterbury's New Year Message
01/01/2021
Read the Archbishop's New Year message for 2021
Archbishop urges a 'new era of community spirit' in The Sun
24/12/2020
Read Archbishop Justin Welby's article for The Sun, in which he reminds us of the importance of community.
Archbishop Justin writes about finding hope in The Spectator
19/12/2020
Read Archbishop Justin's article about finding hope in the midst of despair.
'A Christmas Like No Other'
15/12/2020
Read Archbishop Justin Welby's article in Saga magazine, reminding us of our power to bring light and hope in dark times.
'We have made a promise to the world's poorest people': Archbishop Justin Welby writes for the Financial Times
27/11/2020
Archbishop Justin writes for the Financial Times on the importance of Britain maintaining its foreign aid budget.