News and Statements

The latest news from the Archbishop of Canterbury.
  1. Archbishop Justin in black robes is praying at an altar with a lit candle and his bishop’s crozier in front of him.

    Justin Welby's final day as Archbishop of Canterbury

    06/01/2025

    Archbishop Justin spent his final day in office at Lambeth Palace.

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    A personal statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury

    06/12/2024

    Read the latest statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

    1 min read
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    Statement from Lambeth Palace

    04/12/2024

    Read below a statement from Lambeth Palace.

    1 min read
  4. 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.

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    Statement from Lambeth Palace

    20/11/2024

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

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  6. 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

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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
  9. 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