Speeches

Read Archbishop Justin's apology to the Indigenous peoples of Canada

02/05/2022

Read the text of the Archbishop's remarks at an Indigenous Gathering in Prince Albert yesterday. 

Archbishop Justin's speech at Virginia Theological Seminary

28/04/2022

Read Archbishop Justin's speech at Virginia Theological Seminary on climate change and reconciliation

Synod: Archbishop Justin's remarks in racial justice debate

08/02/2022

Read Archbishop Justin's remarks during the debate on Racial Justice in the Church of England at General Synod today:

Archbishop Justin's speech at Four Corners Festival, Belfast

06/02/2022

Read the Archbishop's speech at the Four Corners Festival in Belfast this evening. 

Archbishop Justin's speech in House of Lords debate on Freedom of Speech

09/12/2021

Read Archbishop Justin's opening speech on today's debate in the House of Lords about the contemporary challenges to freedom of speech, and the role of public, private and civil society sectors in upholding its freedom.

Archbishop Justin's speech to the National Farmers Union

22/11/2021

The Archbishop delivered the annual Henry Plumb Lecture to the National Union of Farmers this evening. 

General Synod: Joint presidential address by the Archbishops

16/11/2021

Read the text of Archbishop Justin Welby and Archbishop Stephen Cottrell's shared presidential address to General Synod today. 

Archbishop of Canterbury’s welcome speech to new General Synod

16/11/2021

Read the Archbishop’s welcome speech at the inaugural session of the new General Synod, which was attended by HRH The Earl of Wessex who delivered a message on behalf of HM The Queen. 

Archbishop's speech at Lord Mayor's Banquet

16/11/2021

Read the Archbishop's remarks that were delivered last night at the annual Lord Mayor's Banquet at London's Guildhall.

Archbishop of Canterbury speaks at RISING Global Peace Forum

11/11/2021

Read the Archbishop of Canterbury’s speech to the RISING Global Peace Forum at Coventry Cathedral on Armistice Day