2021 news archive
Faith leaders warn of risk to vulnerable posed by Assisted Dying Bill
20/10/2021
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Chief Rabbi and the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster warn today of the risk to vulnerable people should Parliament back a new attempt to change the law on assisted suicide.
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Archbishop of Canterbury visits Cairo
12/10/2021
The Archbishop of Canterbury has concluded a four-day visit to Cairo to celebrate the new Anglican Province of Alexandria.
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Chair and survivor advocate appointed to Independent Safeguarding Board
30/09/2021
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have welcomed two key appointments to the new Independent Safeguarding Board that will oversee the Church of England's national safeguarding work.
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Joint statement on climate change by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch
07/09/2021
Pope Francis, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the Archbishop of Canterbury join together for the first time in an urgent appeal for the future of the planet
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Bishop of Ebbsfleet to step down to seek full communion with the Roman Catholic Church
03/09/2021
The Archbishop of Canterbury has accepted the resignation of Bishop Jonathan Goodall after eight years as Bishop of Ebbsfleet, following his decision to seek full communion with the Roman Catholic Church.
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Archbishop Justin’s speech in Lords debate on Afghanistan
18/08/2021
The Archbishop gave this speech during today’s House of Lords debate on Afghanistan.
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Archbishop, Pope and Church of Scotland Moderator write to South Sudan’s leaders
09/07/2021
The three leaders have written to South Sudan's political leaders on the 10th anniversary of South Sudanese independence.
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Lambeth Palace Refurbishment
07/07/2021
As part of a long-term refurbishment plan, Lambeth Palace is undertaking essential repairs to replace expired services and improve accessibility.
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No-one is safe until everyone is safe – why we need a global response to COVID-19
24/05/2021
The world must choose between vaccine nationalism and human solidarity, say the faith, health and humanitarian leaders convened by the Archbishop and ICRC President Peter Maurer.
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Statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury
20/05/2021
Following a recent meeting with survivors of the abuse carried out by John Smyth QC, the Archbishop has made the following the statement today.
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