2018 news archive

  1. Justin Welby and Bishop Heinrich in Lambeth Palace Chapel

    Joint Statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury and Landesbischof Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm

    15/11/2018

    Archbishop Justin Welby and Bishop Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, Council Chair of the Evangelische Kirche in Deutschland (EKD) made this joint statement today. 

    3 min read
  2. Justin Welby and the Community of St Anselm with the Lambeth Palace Christmas lights

    Archbishop Justin Welby switches on Christmas lights at Lambeth Palace

    13/11/2018

    Lambeth Palace was lit up with giant stars tonight as churches prepare for the Church of England #FollowTheStar Christmas campaign. 

    2 min read
  3. Justin Welby at Westminster Abbey

    Archbishop of Canterbury's Sermon at Armistice Centenary Service

    11/11/2018

    Read the Archbishop's address at the Service to mark the Centenary of the Armistice at Westminster Abbey today. 

    3 min read
  4. Justin Welby and Archbishop Tito

    Archbishop preaches at inauguration of Church of Chile

    05/11/2018

    Archbishop Justin Welby preached and presided at the inauguration of the Iglesia Anglicana de Chile as the 40th Province of the Anglican Communion. 

     

    8 min read
  5. In This Light book

    Archbishop Justin Welby and friends reflect on the meaning of Christmas in new book ‘In This Light’

    Archbishop Justin Welby has published a new book bringing together people from all walks all life to reflect on what Christmas means to them.

  6. Ecumenical Patriarch

    Archbishop of Canterbury visits Ecumenical Patriarch in Istanbul

    19/10/2018

    The Archbishop of Canterbury met His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Istanbul today.

    2 min read
  7. Archbishop and Chief Rabbi in conversation

    Archbishop Justin wishes a New Year of peace and security for the British Jewish community

    07/09/2018

    Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, the Archbishop visited Chief Rabbi Mirvis to talk about tackling antisemitism and to wish the Jewish community Shana Tova. 

    2 min read
  8. Caroline Welby leads a retreat for clergy wives in Burundi

    Women on the Front Line - reflections from Burundi

    13/08/2018

    Emma Woodhams reflects on a recent visit to Burundi, led by Caroline Welby, to spend time in prayer and reconciliation training with the wives of its Archbishop and Bishops. 

    5 min read
  9. The Grand Imam visits Lambeth Palace

    Grand Imam visits Archbishop of Canterbury for Emerging Peacemakers Forum

    20/07/2018

    Archbishop Justin Welby hosted the Grand Imam to discuss how religious leaders can address conflict and help societies thrive.

    3 min read
  10. Justin Welby with two members of Hand in Hand worship group

    Archbishop of Canterbury hosts disability conference at Lambeth Palace

    13/07/2018

    Archbishop Justin Welby hosted a major conference on disability at Lambeth Palace today to explore how disabled people can participate fully in the life of the church.

    4 min read