News and Statements

The latest news from the Archbishop of Canterbury.
  1. Canon David Porter

    Archbishop’s Chief of Staff David Porter to step down in autumn

    26/04/2022

    The Archbishop of Canterbury’s Chief of Staff, David Porter, will be stepping down from his role this autumn.

    2 min read
  2. The Archbishop of Canterbury logo

    The Archbishop of Canterbury's Ecumenical Easter Letter 2022

    17/04/2022

    Read Archbishop Justin Welby's Easter letter to partners and heads of churches around the world.

    3 min read
  3. Cross

    Archbishop Justin writes the Spectator Diary Column for Holy Week

    16/04/2022

    Read Archbishop Justin's Diary Column in the Spectator, in which he considers the realities of our world in the light of the Easter promise.

    3 min read
  4. Christ on the Cross

    Archbishop Justin reflects on suffering in Ukraine on Good Friday

    15/04/2022

    Read Archbishop Justin's reflections on Ukraine and the suffering of Christ on Good Friday, published on Medium. 

    4 min read
  5. Chapel cross

    Contested heritage and racial justice: statement by the Archbishop

    12/04/2022

    Read a statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury. 

    3 min read
  6. Canterbury Crest

    Archbishop Justin's statement on the economic crisis in Sri Lanka

    06/04/2022

    Read Archbishop Justin's statement about the events unfolding in Sri Lanka

    1 min read
  7. The Cross of Nails in the ruins of Coventry Cathedral

    Archbishop Justin writes for Lent Extra magazine

    31/03/2022

    Read Archbishop Justin's article on why he wears the Cross of Nails for Lent Extra magazine

    3 min read
  8. Primates Meeting

    Communique of the March 2022 Primates Meeting

    31/03/2022

    Read the Official Communique from the Primates Meeting held this week at Lambeth Palace

    7 min read
  9. Dover port

    P&O: Joint statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of Dover

    18/03/2022

    Read the Archbishop of Canterbury's joint statement with the Bishop of Dover in response to P&O's decision to fire 800 staff without notice. 

    2 min read
  10. Archbishop Welby and Patriarch Kirill

    Archbishop of Canterbury holds video call with Russian Patriarch Kirill

    16/03/2022

    The Archbishop of Canterbury held a video call with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow today to discuss the urgent need for peace in Ukraine. 

    2 min read