The latest news from the Archbishop of Canterbury.
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The Archbishop of Canterbury’s Ecumenical Easter Letter 2023
05/04/2023
Read Archbishop Justin Welby's Easter letter to partners and heads of churches around the world.
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Optimism alone can’t bear the weight of our lives: Archbishop Justin’s first Holy Week lecture
04/04/2023
In the first of his three Holy Week lectures at Canterbury Cathedral on Monday, Archbishop Jusitn reflected on the optimism of the crowds on Palm Sunday, and how optimism based on our own understanding falls short of the eternal hope provided by God. Read an abridged version of the talk below.
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The Coronation: Pastoral Letter from the Archbishops
29/03/2023
A Pastoral Letter from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York regarding the Coronation weekend
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Lambeth Palace appoints new Advisor for Anglican Communion Affairs
27/03/2023
Lambeth Palace has appointed a Kenyan priest as Advisor for Anglican Communion Affairs. The Very Revd Canon Dr Sammy Wainaina, who is currently Provost of All Saints’ Cathedral in Nairobi, Kenya, will take up the post in May.
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Archbishop Justin reflects on the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' inauguration
18/03/2023
Archbishop Justin reflects on his first meeting with the Pope on the 10th anniversary of the papal inauguration of Pope Francis.
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Archbishop of Canterbury concludes visit to Eastern Europe
17/03/2023
The Archbishop of Canterbury has concluded a visit to Eastern Europe where he met with religious leaders and communities in the region. The Archbishop spent time in worship, prayer and conversation with Anglican clergy and congregations as well as with religious leaders and communities in the region, strengthening ecumenical friendships across faiths.
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Archbishop of Canterbury spends time with Ukrainian refugees in Romania
14/03/2023
The Archbishop of Canterbury has been listening and spending time with Ukrainian refugees who are being supported by the UNHCR Refugee Community Support Centre in Romania.
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Clarification from Lambeth Palace of current safeguarding arrangements following publication of SCIE report.
10/03/2023
An article in the Church Times on 10th March had some information which we would like to clarify.
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The Consecration of the King's Coronation Oil
03/03/2023
The Chrism Oil which will be used to anoint His Majesty The King on 6th May 2023 has been consecrated in Jerusalem.
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Book of prayer for the coronation of King Charles III published
01/03/2023
The Church of England is calling for a period of prayer leading up to the Coronation and has released a book of Daily Prayers for the Coronation of King Charles III.
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