News and Statements

The latest news from the Archbishop of Canterbury.
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    Archbishop of Canterbury statement on Israel and Gaza

    13/10/2023

    Statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby on Israel and Gaza.

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  2. Joint Archbishops of Canterbury and York

    Archbishops condemn Hamas attacks on Israel – joint statement

    07/10/2023

    Statement from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York on the violence in Israel and Gaza.

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    Archbishop meets Nagorno Karabakh refugees in Armenia

    06/10/2023

    “I want to make sure in Europe, and the rest of the world, you are remembered,” Archbishop Justin said in the Armenian town of Kecharis today.

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  4. His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin during his visit to Armenia.

    Archbishop of Canterbury in Armenia: “You are not forgotten”

    05/10/2023

    The Archbishop of Canterbury is in Armenia, as part of a five-day visit to the South Caucasus giving him an opportunity to learn how the Church of England and the wider Anglican Communion can support peacebuilding in the region.

    3 min read
  5. His Holiness Pope Francis, The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury and other Christian leaders take part in the Ecumenical Prayer Vigil in St Peter’s Square Rome.

    Archbishop joins Pope Francis blessing thousands at ecumenical prayer vigil

    02/10/2023

    The Archbishop joined the Pope and Ecumenical Patriarch at the historic ecumenical prayer vigil in St Peter’s Square.

    3 min read
  6. The Archbishop in robes in the Cathedral of St John the Divine, Harlem, New York

    Archbishop Justin in New York

    26/09/2023

    A recap of the Archbishop's time in New York, from the 21st to the 24th September.

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  7. Archbishop Justin giving his sermon at the Cathedral of St John the Divine in Harlem, New York

    'The Church cannot flourish without religious community' - Archbishop Justin in NYC

    25/09/2023

    The Archbishop of Canterbury has preached about the importance of religious communities in a special sermon in New York City. 

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  8. Archbishop Justin in Market Drayton

    Archbishop Justin Visits Market Drayton Debt Centre

    15/09/2023

    Archbishop Justin is patron of Christians Against Poverty (CAP) a charity who provide free professional debt advice, as well as help with finding jobs and budgeting, through churches across the UK. Today (Friday 15th September) he spent time at a CAP debt advice centre in Market Drayton where he met with volunteers and others who benefit from this service.

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    Rt Revd Dr Karowei Dorgu, Bishop of Woolwich

    09/09/2023

    Rt Revd Dr Karowei Dorgu, Bishop of Woolwich

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    Welcome for Professor Alexis Jay

    20/07/2023

    The Archbishops of Canterbury and York welcome the announcement today that Professor Alexis Jay, the former chair of  IICSA, has agreed to develop proposals for a fully independent structure to provide scrutiny of safeguarding in the Church of England.

    3 min read