News and Statements

The latest news from the Archbishop of Canterbury.
  1. Archbishop Justin walking with The bishop of Truro and The Rev Chris McQuillen-Wright

    Archbishop of Canterbury visits Duchy of Cornwall Cornish development inspired by The Prince of Wales

    14/01/2022

    The Archbishop of Canterbury has praised the Duchy of Cornwall’s Nansledan development and called for “collective action” to tackle the nation’s housing crisis. 

    4 min read
  2. Stephen Knott to be new Archbishops’ Secretary for Appointments

    Stephen Knott to be new Archbishops’ Secretary for Appointments

    06/01/2022

    The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have appointed Stephen Knott as the new Archbishops’ Secretary for Appointments. He will take up the role at the end of January 2022.

    2 min read
  3. Kew Gardens

    The Archbishop of Canterbury's New Year Message 2022

    01/01/2022

    Read the Archbishop of Canterbury's New Year Message 2022. 

    2 min read
  4. Church of the Holy Sepulchre

    Archbishops warn of 'concerted effort' to drive Christians from Holy Land

    19/12/2021

    Writing in the Sunday Times, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Anglican Archbishop warn of concerted attempt by radical groups to drive Christians from the Holy Land. 

    5 min read
  5. community

    'How to build a new Beveridge': Archbishop Justin writes for Prospect Magazine

    05/05/2021

    Read Archbishop Justin's article for Prospect Magazine, in which he talks about rebuilding a society built on the values of cohesion, courage and stability. 

    11 min read
  6. climate change

    Archbishop Justin and Lord Browne write in The Times about tackling climate change

    01/05/2021

    Archbishop Justin Welby and Lord Browne have written in The Times about the need to work together to tackle climate change. 

    5 min read
  7. Coventry Cathedral

    'God's vision for a post-pandemic world': Archbishop Justin writes for Premier Christianity magazine

    30/04/2021

    Archbishop Justin Welby sets out a vision for post-pandemic Britain in Premier Christianity magazine. 

    11 min read
  8. Syrian refugee camp in the outskirts of Athens.

    Comment: We must fix our broken promise on overseas aid

    06/04/2021

    Archbishop Justin Welby and Cardinal Vincent Nichols urge the Government to put right its broken promise on overseas aid. 

    3 min read
  9. church window

    Archbishops: The Church in changing times

    11/02/2021

    The Archbishops of Canterbury and York wrote in The Spectator about the Church of England. Read their article in full. 

    5 min read
  10. community

    Archbishop urges a 'new era of community spirit' in The Sun

    24/12/2020

    Read Archbishop Justin Welby's article for The Sun, in which he reminds us of the importance of community. 

    4 min read