2017 news archive
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Archbishop welcomes crossbench peerage for Bishop Richard Chartres
12/10/2017
The Archbishop of Canterbury has warmly welcomed the announcement by 10 Downing Street that the former Bishop of London is to be made a life peer.
Thy Kingdom Come film 'The Light' wins Jerusalem Award
12/10/2017
A film about the power of prayer and the life-transforming love of Jesus Christ, created for the Thy Kingdom Come 2017 campaign, was recognised at this year's Jerusalem Awards last night.
Archbishop of Canterbury launches international peacemakers movement
11/10/2017
The Reconciling Leaders Network will train the next generation of leaders to be reconcilers in every area of society and life.
Archbishop meets new Apostolic Nuncio
22/09/2017
Archbishop Justin welcomed Archbishop Edward Joseph Adams to Lambeth Palace.
Archbishop of Canterbury's Rosh Hoshanah 2017 message
20/09/2017
Archbishop Justin Welby's message to all those celebrating Rosh Hoshanah:
Archbishop welcomes Met Police to Lambeth Palace
19/09/2017
Eighty police officers from across London joined the morning Eucharist at Lambeth Palace today.
Archbishop joins UN Secretary-General’s advisory board on mediation
18/09/2017
Archbishop Justin Welby, is one of 18 global leaders and experts who have been asked by UN Secretary-General António Guterres to form a new High-Level Advisory Board on Mediation.
Archbishop hosts launch of ‘Making Africa Work: A Handbook for Economic Success’
18/09/2017
The Archbishop of Canterbury hosted a launch event for a new book on Africa’s economy, whose co-authors include former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.
Bishop Tim Thornton commissioned as new Bishop at Lambeth
06/09/2017
Archbishop Justin Welby commissioned and licensed Bishop Tim Thornton as the new Bishop to HM Forces, Bishop for the Falkland Islands and Bishop at Lambeth on Monday.
HE Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor
01/09/2017
The news of the death of Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O-Connor today represents a loss to his innumerable friends, to the church and to the country.