News and Statements

The latest news from the Archbishop of Canterbury.
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    'Glory's great light holds within it justice' - Archbishop's sermon for Racial Justice Sunday

    12/02/2024

    Archbishop Justin delivered a sermon for Racial Justice Sunday at Westminster Abbey.

    5 min read
  2. Archbishop Justin meeting people directly affected by the war in Ukraine

    ‘This is not likely to stop soon,’ – Archbishop Justin’s calls for long term support for people of Ukraine

    09/02/2024

    The Archbishop of Canterbury speaks of the need for long-term support for the people of Ukraine as he saw first-hand the physical and psychological toll of war almost two years after the full-scale invasion.

    4 min read
  3. Archbishop Justin visits Ukraine

    Ukraine: Archbishop calls for renewed support from people in western countries

    08/02/2024

    Archbishop Justin is in Ukraine where he has been meeting with churches, politicians, charities and ordinary Ukranians, hearing firsthand about the devastating effects the war continues to have on them.

    3 min read
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    Statement: In response to Prime Minister's Questions

    07/02/2024

    Read in full the statement issued today (Wednesday 7th February) by Archbishop Justin Welby following Prime Minister's Questions.

    1 min read
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    Statement: Interim Theology Advisers

    05/02/2024

    The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have announced the appointment of a new interim Theology Adviser, the Revd Canon Dr Jessica Martin, to work alongside the Revd Dr Tom Woolford.

    3 min read
  6. The Most Revd Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, on board a train from Warsaw to Chelm on his way to Ukraine for a five-day visit. Photo: Lambeth Palace, 5 February 2024.

    Archbishop of Canterbury returns to Ukraine

    05/02/2024

    Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, arrives in Ukraine at the start of a five-day visit as the country prepares to mark the second anniversary of the Russian full-scale invasion.

    2 min read
  7. Archbishop gives speech at NC24 conference

    Archbishop's Speech at the 2024 National Education Conference

    01/02/2024

    Archbishop of Canterbury delivers keynote speech at the 2024 National Education Conference.

    11 min read
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    Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York

    01/02/2024

    A statement thanking Bishop Helen-Ann.

    2 min read
  9. Archbishop Justin speaking at the RSA

    Keynote address: ‘Embracing Courage’ at the Royal Society of Arts

    31/01/2024

    Archbishop Justin gave a keynote address at the Royal Society of Arts, the first of a series of keynote addresses by leading public figures in 2024 on their annual theme of ‘Courage’. 

    17 min read
  10. Archbishop joins with Anglican and Catholic bishops for two-day visit in Norwich

    Archbishop joins with Anglican and Catholic bishops for two-day visit in Norwich

    31/01/2024

    Archbishop joins with Anglican and Catholic bishops for two-day visit in Norwich

    2 min read