2015 news archive

  1. Archbishop Justin will join thousands for the Alban Pilgrimage on Saturday.

    Archbishop of Canterbury to visit St Albans diocese

    17/06/2015

    The Archbishop of Canterbury will spend three days visiting churches and communities in the Diocese of St Albans.

    2 min read
  2. Archbishop Justin Welby 012

    Archbishop joins faith leaders calling for action on climate change

    16/06/2015

    Archbishop Justin Welby and other faith leaders pledge to fast and pray for success of UN climate summit in Paris.

    2 min read
  3. Magna Carta

    Archbishop of Canterbury marks 800th anniversary of Magna Carta

    15/06/2015

    Archbishop Justin Welby joined celebrations at Runnymede for Magna Carta's 800th anniversary. Read his speech below.

    3 min read
  4. ABC GI PC

    Archbishop and Grand Imam meet with Prince Charles

    11/06/2015

    Archbishop Justin Welby and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar met with Prince Charles at Clarence House.

    1 min read
  5. Reception 1

    Archbishop hosts reception for Grand Imam of Al-Azhar

    11/06/2015

    Archbishop welcomes Christians, Muslims and members of other faiths to reception at Lambeth Palace for the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar.

    4 min read
  6. Women greet the Archbishop in Juba

    Archbishop praises new book on theology and church growth

    10/06/2015

    Jesus Christ alone is the reason for growing churches, says Archbishop in foreword to new book on theology and church growth.

    2 min read
  7. Archbishop Justin Welby and Shaykh Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb at a press conference at Lambeth Palace, 10 June 2015. (Picture: Lambeth Palace)

    Archbishop welcomes Grand Imam of Al-Azhar to Lambeth Palace

    10/06/2015

    Archbishop Justin Welby and Shaykh Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb commit to 'build bridges of peace' on first day of the Grand Imam's two-day visit with the Archbishop.

    3 min read
  8. ABC Justin Welby Crop

    Archbishop 'delighted' to be christening Princess Charlotte

    05/06/2015

    The Archbishop of Canterbury will christen Princess Charlotte on Sunday 5th July at St Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham.

    1 min read
  9. Bishop David Urquhart

    Archbishop appoints new lead bishop in the Lords

    18/05/2015

    The Bishop of Birmingham, David Urquhart, has been appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury as Convenor of the Lords Spiritual.

    1 min read
  10. Cooking

    Archbishop joins cooking event to highlight food poverty

    16/05/2015

    The Archbishop of Canterbury joined bishops, chefs and a bible scholar on Friday to discuss the church’s role in tackling food poverty.

    2 min read