News and Statements

The latest news from the Archbishop of Canterbury.
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    John Smyth Review - Personal Statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury

    07/11/2024

    Read the personal statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury in response to the John Smyth Review

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    Lambeth Palace statement - Living in Love and Faith

    22/10/2024

    Read the statement from Lambeth Palace on Living in Love and Faith below. 

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    A personal statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury

    22/10/2024

    Read a personal statement from Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, below. 

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    The Archbishop of Canterbury warns against legalising assisted suicide

    16/10/2024

    Read the Archbishop's statement on assisted suicide below.

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    Archbishop's statement on biodiversity and rewilding

    06/10/2024

    Read the Archbishop's statement on biodiversity and re-wilding below.

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    Joint letter with faith leaders marking the one year anniversary of 7th October attacks in Israel.

    06/10/2024

    Joint letter to mark the one year anniversary of 7th October attacks in Israel. Signed by faith leaders including Imam Qari Muhammad Asim MBE, The Most Reverend Justin Welby Archbishop of Canterbury, Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis.

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    Archbishop of Canterbury’s statement on recent misinformation

    02/10/2024

    A statement on recent misinformation claiming to be a comment from the Archbishop of Canterbury about the assassination of the former Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah. 

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    Archbishop of Canterbury’s statement on the Middle East

    30/09/2024

    Read the Archbishop of Canterbury's full statement on the escalating violence in the Middle East. 

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    Archbishop Justin presents Bishop John Inge with Lanfranc Award for theological education

    20/09/2024

    The Archbishop of Canterbury has presented the Bishop of Worcester, Dr John Inge, with the Lanfranc Award for Education and Scholarship. 

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  10. The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury meets and prays with Palestinian Christians at Lambeth Palace. He met with human rights lawyer Dalia Qumsieh (red jacket) and campaigner Mays Nassar (black top) at Lambeth Palace. Pastor Reverend Dr Munther Isaac joined the meeting via video link, having been delayed in travelling to the UK due to the current closure of the Allenby Bridge crossing between Jordan and the West Bank.

    Archbishop Justin prays with Palestinian Christians at Lambeth Palace

    11/09/2024

    The Archbishop of Canterbury met and prayed with Palestinian Christians at Lambeth Palace yesterday (Tuesday 10th September).

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