News and Statements

The latest news from the Archbishop of Canterbury.
  1. Lady Jane Williams

    Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to his late mother

    16/07/2023

    Archbishop Justin has paid tribute to his mother, Lady Jane Williams, who died yesterday at the age of 93.

    3 min read
  2. WCC meeting in Geneva

    Archbishop Justin's message for the Emerging Peacemakers Graduation Ceremony

    13/07/2023

    The speech written by Archbishop Justin and delivered in person by Revd Dr Richard Sudworth, for the 2023 Emerging Peacemakers Forum Graduation Ceremony at the Bossey Ecumenical Institute in Geneva.

    7 min read
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    Statements in response to the resignation of Meg Munn

    12/07/2023

    Meg Munn has announced her resignation as Independent Chair of the National Safeguarding Panel.

    2 min read
  4. Difference Conference 2023

    Archbishop Justin's annual keynote lecture on reconciliation

    07/07/2023

    In his annual keynote lecture on reconcilliation Archbishop Justin acknowledged how deeply committed young people are to values of justice and equity, as well as their deep desire for peace and reconciliation.

    18 min read
  5. Difference Conference 2023

    ‘Young people can be agents of peace’, says Archbishop in speech on reconciliation

    07/07/2023

    In his annual keynote address for the Difference programme yesterday (Thursday 6th July), Archbishop Justin emphasised that peace and reconciliation are at the heart of the Christian story and mission, and stressed the importance of empowering young people to become leaders who can build peace in their communities.

    3 min read
  6. Life jacket

    Archbishops and UK faith leaders urge Government to adopt “just and compassionate” asylum policy

    05/07/2023

    The Archbishops of Canterbury and York and other UK faith leaders joint letter urging the Government to develop a long-term strategy for tackling the refugee crisis and human trafficking

    4 min read
  7. Lambeth Awards 2023 1

    Lambeth Awards 2023: Shining a light on outstanding effort and dedication

    22/06/2023

    “Many of the people who have received awards today have worked unseen and unsung"

    7 min read
  8. Archbishop House of Lords 4

    Illegal Migration Bill: Archbishop’s Committee Stage Amendment on refugees

    15/06/2023

    Archbishop Justin's speech in the House of Lords, from the Committee Stage Amendments on refugees in the Illegal Migration Bill

    7 min read
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    Illegal Migration Bill: Archbishop’s Committee Stage Amendment on human trafficking

    15/06/2023

    Archbishop Justin's speech in the House of Lords from the Committee Stage Amendments on human trafficking in the Illegal Migration Bill

    6 min read
  10. RMC Festival 2023

    Archbishop Justin's Speech at the Religion Media Festival

    12/06/2023

    Archbishop Justin ' speech at the Religion Media Festival 'Exploring Belief', at the JW3 Centre

    8 min read