Speeches

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.

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

06/07/2023

Archbishop Justin's speech in the House of Lords - Report Stage Amendment on refugees, 5th July 2023  

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

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

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

Illegal Migration Bill, Second Reading: House of Lords speech

10/05/2023

Read in full, Archbishop Justin's speech in the House of Lords debate on the Second Reading of the Illegal Migration Bill.

Archbishop Justin’s Remarks at the Families and Households Commission Report Launch Event

26/04/2023

Archbishop Justin’s remarks at the Families and Households Commission report launch event.  

Hope and the love of God: Archbishop Justin's Third Holy Week Lecture

06/04/2023

In the third and final of his three Holy Week lectures held at Canterbury Cathedral, Archbishop Justin reflects on surrendering our lives to God.

Following the Will of God: Archbishop Justin’s Second Holy Week Lecture

05/04/2023

In his second Holy Week lecture at Canterbury Cathedral, Archbishop Justin reflected on the agony of Christ in Gethsemane and how we can follow His example to have faith in and submit to the will of God. 

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.