2016 news archive
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John Swinton's Dementia: Living in the Memories of God wins Michael Ramsey Prize
28/08/2016
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, today awarded the 2016 Michael Ramsey Prize for theological writing to Dementia: Living in the Memories of God by John Swinton at a ceremony at the Greenbelt festival. The winner received a cheque for £10,000.
'Imagine seeing thousands of young people thriving as disciples'
24/08/2016
Archbishop Justin writes about nurturing young people in their faith for Premier Youthwork magazine.
Archbishop visits children’s hospice in Canterbury diocese
24/08/2016
The Archbishop of Canterbury visited Demelza Hospice Care for Children in Canterbury diocese today.
Open House London - book your tickets for Lambeth Palace
18/08/2016
Due to high demand, there are no more tickets available for free architectural tours of Lambeth Palace as part of Open House London.
Ensuring the church is a place safe for all
12/08/2016
The Archbishop of Canterbury has written the foreword to the July 2016 edition of Crucible on safeguarding.
Archbishop of Canterbury’s New Advisor for Reconciliation
27/07/2016
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has announced the appointment of Sarah Snyder as his new Advisor for Reconciliation.
CTE Presidents release statement following France church attack
27/07/2016
Archbishop Justin and the other five Presidents of Churches Together in England released a statement today following the killing yesterday of Father Jacques Hamel in Rouen, France.
Archbishop welcomes refugee community sponsorship scheme
19/07/2016
Archbishop Justin Welby joined the Home Secretary for the launch of the Full Community Sponsorship scheme.
House of Lords: Archbishop asks question on South Sudan
13/07/2016
The Archbishop of Canterbury asked a question on South Sudan during question time in the House of Lords today.
Archbishop calls for end to violence in South Sudan
11/07/2016
The Archbishop of Canterbury today called for the leaders in South Sudan to cease hostilities immediately and accept mediation.