News and Statements

The latest news from the Archbishop of Canterbury.
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    Statement from Lambeth Palace

    04/12/2024

    Read below a statement from Lambeth Palace.

    1 min read
  2. Archbishop Justin and Archbishop Hosam

    Archbishops launch Advent appeal for the Diocese of Jerusalem

    21/11/2024

    The Archbishops of Canterbury and the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem have issued a joint Advent appeal for Anglicans to pray for Palestinian Christians and support the work of the Diocese of Jerusalem.

    5 min read
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    Statement from Lambeth Palace

    20/11/2024

    Archbishop Justin announces the date he intends to complete his official duties.

    1 min read
  4. Archbishop Justin Welby

    Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury

    12/11/2024

    Read the statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury.

    2 min read
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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

    3 min read
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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. 

    2 min read
  7. Archbishop Justin Welby

    A personal statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury

    22/10/2024

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

    1 min read
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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.

    2 min read
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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.

    1 min read
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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.

    2 min read