2020 news archive

  1. Rev Canon Chris Russell

    Archbishop’s evangelism adviser moves to full-time role at Lambeth Palace

    27/07/2020

    For the past seven years the Rev’d Canon Chris Russell has served as the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Adviser for Evangelism and Witness on a part time basis. Archbishop Justin has recently invited Chris to come to work full time on this priority.

    2 min read
  2. Chapel cross

    A Statement on Episcopal Consecrations

    15/07/2020

    A statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury. 

    3 min read
  3. Hagia Sophia

    CTE Presidents' statement on the Hagia Sophia

    14/07/2020

    Presidents of Churches Together in England have responded to the Turkish government's decision on Hagia Sophia.

    2 min read
  4. UN HQ

    Archbishop urges UN Security Council to “lead the world” and implement global ceasefire

    02/07/2020

    The Archbishop of Canterbury has also urged churches and other faith groups to lend their support.  

     

    3 min read
  5. Lambeth Awards

    Archbishop of Canterbury announces 2020 Lambeth Awards recipients

    30/06/2020

    Archbishop Justin Welby has announced this year's Lambeth Awards recipients. 

    6 min read
  6. Sunset

    Archbishop of Canterbury's Thought For The Day

    26/06/2020

    Read the text of the Archbishop's Thought For The Day on BBC Radio 4 this morning. 

    2 min read
  7. Church interior

    A message from Archbishop Justin Welby on churches reopening for public worship

    23/06/2020

    Archbishop Justin Welby has welcomed the announcement that church buildings will reopen for public worship. 

    2 min read
  8. West Bank

    Archbishop Justin Welby and Cardinal Vincent Nichols’ Joint Statement on West Bank Annexation

    12/06/2020

    The Archbishop and the Cardinal have written to the Israeli Ambassador and the UK Prime Minister opposing any West Bank annexation by Israel. 

    1 min read
  9. ABC and ABY

    General Synod: Archbishop of Canterbury's tribute to Archbishop of York

    05/06/2020

    The Archbishop of Canterbury's tribute to the Archbishop of York at General Synod on 13 February 2020. 

    6 min read
  10. Morag Ellis

    New Dean of the Arches and Auditor of the Chancery Court of York appointed

    02/06/2020

    The Archbishops have appointed Morag Ellis QC as Dean of the Arches and Auditor of the Chancery Court of York. 

    2 min read