2016 news archive
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The Archbishop of Canterbury's Ecumenical Christmas Letter
22/12/2016
Read the Archbishop's Christmas letter to churches around the world
Cairo bombing: Churches Together in England Presidents issue joint statement
12/12/2016
Archbishop Justin Welby has joined fellow Presidents of Churches Together in England in calling for prayer after the attack on Coptic Christians in Cairo yesterday.
Archbishop Justin visits centre for refugees
09/12/2016
The Archbishop said it was "inspiring to see how generously Coventry is welcoming refugees" during a visit to the city.
Archbishop of Canterbury's speech in Lords debate on UK values
02/12/2016
Archbishop Justin Welby led a debate in the House of Lords today on the shared values underpinning our national life and their role in shaping public policy.
Ruth Mawhinney announced as Archbishop of Canterbury's head of media
29/11/2016
The current Christian Today editor will take up the new role at Lambeth Palace in January.
Archbishop and Moderator sign Columba Declaration
28/11/2016
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Russell Barr, signed the Columba Declaration today.
Archbishop of Canterbury visits Pakistan
25/11/2016
Archbishop Justin visited Pakistan this weekend to express solidarity with church communities across the country.
Archbishop of Canterbury’s Chaplain to be new Bishop of Dorking
25/11/2016
Archbishop praises ‘outstanding’ Chaplain whose ministry will ‘richly bless’ Guildford diocese
Archbishop Justin welcomes South Sudan Council of Churches to Lambeth Palace
25/11/2016
The Archbishop met and prayed with the ecumenical delegation of the South Sudan Council of Churches at Lambeth Palace today.
New Ecumenical Adviser to the Archbishop of Canterbury announced
21/11/2016
The Revd Dr Will Adam will take up the combined role of Ecumenical Adviser to the Archbishop and Ecumenical Officer at the Council of Christian Unity.