News and Statements

The latest news from the Archbishop of Canterbury.
  1. Archbishop Justin speaks at House of Lords in the 'Love Matters' debate

    Archbishop Justin hosts annual House of Lords debate: 'Love Matters'

    08/12/2023

    House of Lords debate on the topic of Families and Households, focusing on the final report of the Archbishops’ Families and Households Commission.

    14 min read
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    Lambeth Palace Safeguarding Action Plan Published

    29/11/2023

    Published today the action plan demonstrates Lambeth Palace's ongoing commitment to addressing the findings made by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) following the publication of the independent audit by back in February 2023.

    3 min read
  3. Rev Dr Isabelle Hamley

    Rev Dr Isabelle Hamley to take up new post at Ridley Hall, Cambridge

    28/11/2023

    Rev Dr Isabelle Hamley is to take up a new post as Principal of Ridley Hall College in Cambridge.

    2 min read
  4. David Pytches with his wife Mary

    Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to Bishop David Pytches

    22/11/2023

    Archbishop Justin has paid tribute to Bishop David Pytches who has died aged 92.

    1 min read
  5. Penny Snell, London County Organiser NGS, Rupert Tyler, Chairman NGS, The Most Revd Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, Caroline Welby and Lambeth Palace Head Gardener Lindsey Schulman plant a new Cherry Tree Prunus Accolade in the Wash House Garden at Lambeth Palace as part of the National Garden Scheme.

    Archbishop of Canterbury celebrates historic partnership between Lambeth Palace and the National Garden Scheme

    22/11/2023

    The Archbishop and his wife Caroline planted a flowering cherry tree in Lambeth Palace on Wednesday morning, celebrating decades of partnership with the National Garden Scheme.

    3 min read
  6. Archbishop of Canterbury welcomes The King and UK faith leaders to Lambeth Palace Library

    Archbishop of Canterbury welcomes The King and UK faith leaders to Lambeth Palace Library

    16/11/2023

    The Archbishop welcomed King Charles III to Lambeth Palace Library today to join UK faith leaders marking Inter Faith Week.

     

    3 min read
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    Living in Love and Faith: Statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury

    16/11/2023

    Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury following General Synod November 2023

    2 min read
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    Archbishop of Canterbury responds to Supreme Court decision on Rwanda policy

    15/11/2023

    Archbishop Justin Welby urges Government to “reflect and reconsider its approach” and calls for end to “politics of division” over migration.

    2 min read
  9. Archbishop Justin speaking to the LLF debate Synod Nov 2023

    Synod: Archbishop of Canterbury's speech in Prayers of Love and Faith debate

    14/11/2023

    The Archbishop of Canterbury’s speech in Prayers of Love and Faith debate at General Synod on Tuesday 14th November 2023

    4 min read
  10. Archbishop of Canterbury Delivers Joint Presidential Address at General Synod

    General Synod November 2023 - Joint Presidential Address

    13/11/2023

    Archbishop of Canterbury's Presidential Address at General Synod. 

     

     

    10 min read