2020 news archive
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.
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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.
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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.
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Archbishop of Canterbury announces 2020 Lambeth Awards recipients
30/06/2020
Archbishop Justin Welby has announced this year's Lambeth Awards recipients.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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