2023 news archive

  1. The logo for the Archbishops of Canterbury and York

    Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York

    01/02/2024

    A statement thanking Bishop Helen-Ann.

    2 min read
  2. Archbishop of Canterbury preview image

    Archbishop receives knighthood for services to the Crown

    30/12/2023

    The Archbishop of Canterbury has received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO) in recognition of his prominent role in the Coronation in this New Years honours list. 

    1 min read
  3. Christmas tree in Canterbury Cathedral

    The Archbishop of Canterbury’s Ecumenical Christmas Letter

    22/12/2023

    Read the Archbishop's Christmas letter to church leaders around the world.

    3 min read
  4. The Right Reverend Norman Banks, the Bishop of Richborough

    Retirement announced of the Bishop of Richborough, the Right Reverend Norman Banks

    19/12/2023

    The Right Reverend Norman Banks, the Bishop of Richborough, will retire on Easter Sunday next year. 

    2 min read
  5. Michael Ramsey prize Winner 2023

    Archbishop announces Bauerschmidt’s ‘The Love That Is God’ as winner of Michael Ramsey Prize

    14/12/2023

    The Archbishop of Canterbury has announced Frederick Christian Bauerschmidt as the winner of the 2023 Michael Ramsey Prize for contemporary theological writing.

    3 min read
  6. Archbishop speaking in the House of Lords

    Archbishop urges Government to scrap two-child benefit cap

    08/12/2023

    Scrap two-child benefit cap, says Archbishop

    2 min read
  7. ABC Logo

    Lambeth Palace Safeguarding Action Plan Published

    29/11/2023

    Published today the action plan demonstrates Lambeth Palace's ongoing commitment to addressing the findings made by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) following the publication of the independent audit by back in February 2023.

    3 min read
  8. Rev Dr Isabelle Hamley

    Rev Dr Isabelle Hamley to take up new post at Ridley Hall, Cambridge

    28/11/2023

    Rev Dr Isabelle Hamley is to take up a new post as Principal of Ridley Hall College in Cambridge.

    2 min read
  9. David Pytches with his wife Mary

    Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to Bishop David Pytches

    22/11/2023

    Archbishop Justin has paid tribute to Bishop David Pytches who has died aged 92.

    1 min read
  10. Penny Snell, London County Organiser NGS, Rupert Tyler, Chairman NGS, The Most Revd Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, Caroline Welby and Lambeth Palace Head Gardener Lindsey Schulman plant a new Cherry Tree Prunus Accolade in the Wash House Garden at Lambeth Palace as part of the National Garden Scheme.

    Archbishop of Canterbury celebrates historic partnership between Lambeth Palace and the National Garden Scheme

    22/11/2023

    The Archbishop and his wife Caroline planted a flowering cherry tree in Lambeth Palace on Wednesday morning, celebrating decades of partnership with the National Garden Scheme.

    3 min read