News and Statements

The latest news from the Archbishop of Canterbury.
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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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  4. 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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  5. Archbishop prayers in cattle market in B+W's diocese

    Archbishop visits Bath and Wells for weekend of prayer

    07/09/2024

    The Archbishop visited Bath and Wells on the 6-7th September to pray with the diocese. 

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    Archbishop of Canterbury's statement on the Grenfell Report

    04/09/2024

    Read the Archbishop of Canterbury's full statement on the Grenfell Inquiry final report, released today.

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    After all these days of hate and violence in the UK, we must find a way to live together well

    19/08/2024

    Archbishop Justin Welby writes an op-ed for the Guardian about reconciliation after days of riots across the country. Originally published on Saturday 11th August 2024.

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    Times letters: Faith leaders unite against hatred and violence

    06/08/2024

    The Archbishop of Canterbury, Chief Rabbi Mirvis and the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster joined two of Britain’s most prominent Sunni and Shia imams in a joint letter to The Times.

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    Archbishop of Canterbury statement on the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

    02/08/2024

    Read the full statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby.

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    Archbishop criticises Israel’s renewed detention of Layan Nasir

    30/07/2024

    Read Archbishop Justin's statement made in response to the decision by an Israeli military court yesterday to renew Layan Nasir's administrative detention for a further four months.

    2 min read