The Archbishop of Canterbury
Friday 27 January 2017
Prince of Wales attends Anglican Centre in Rome anniversary at Lambeth Palace
The Archbishop of Canterbury welcomed HRH The Prince of Wales to Lambeth Palace last night to celebrate 50 years of the Anglican Centre in Rome (ACR).
Thursday 26 January 2017
Collusion of the silent majority: Archbishop on Holocaust Memorial Day
Archbishop Justin Welby warned against a culture of ‘collusion with evil’ in his address to the annual Holocaust Memorial Day service in Westminster on Thursday January…
Thursday 19 January 2017
Dethroning Mammon: The Archbishop's 2017 Lent Book
In his first full-length book, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby looks at the subject of money and materialism.
Tuesday 17 January 2017
Reformation Anniversary: Statement from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York
Ahead of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2017, which starts tomorrow, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have issued a joint statement on the 500th anniversary…
Monday 16 January 2017
Isabelle Hamley licensed as Archbishop's Chaplain
Archbishop Justin Welby licensed the Revd Isabelle Hamley as his new Chaplain at Lambeth Palace today.
Friday 13 January 2017
'It defies description': Archbishop Justin on visiting Auschwitz
After visiting Auschwitz earlier this week, the Archbishop reflects on recognising and responding to evil.
Tuesday 03 January 2017
Archbishop Justin preaches at St George’s Cathedral, Cape Town, South Africa
The Archbishop of Canterbury preached this sermon during Evensong at St George’s Cathedral, Cape Town, South Africa, on Friday 30th December 2016.
Sunday 01 January 2017
The Archbishop of Canterbury's 2017 New Year Message
Watch and read the Archbishop of Canterbury's BBC New Year Message
Sunday 25 December 2016
The Archbishop of Canterbury's Christmas Sermon
Read Archbishop Justin Welby's sermon preached at Canterbury Cathedral this morning:
Thursday 22 December 2016
The Archbishop of Canterbury's Ecumenical Christmas Letter
Read the Archbishop's Christmas letter to churches around the world
Monday 12 December 2016
Cairo bombing: Churches Together in England Presidents issue joint statement
Archbishop Justin Welby has joined fellow Presidents of Churches Together in England in calling for prayer after the attack on Coptic Christians in Cairo yesterday.
Monday 12 December 2016
Archbishop Justin writes in Radio Times backing Radio 4's Christmas Appeal
Writing in the Radio Times, the Archbishop of Canterbury encourages people to support Radio 4's Christmas Appeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields.
Friday 09 December 2016
Archbishop Justin visits centre for refugees
The Archbishop said it was "inspiring to see how generously Coventry is welcoming refugees" during a visit to the city.
Tuesday 06 December 2016
Archbishop gives homily at Advent service for MPs and staff
Archbishop Justin Welby preached this homily at the annual Advent service at Lambeth Palace for parliamentarians and their staff.
Friday 02 December 2016
Archbishop of Canterbury's speech in Lords debate on UK values
Archbishop Justin Welby led a debate in the House of Lords today on the shared values underpinning our national life and their role in shaping public policy.
Tuesday 29 November 2016
Ruth Mawhinney announced as Archbishop of Canterbury's head of media
The current Christian Today editor will take up the new role at Lambeth Palace in January.
Monday 28 November 2016
Archbishop and Moderator sign Columba Declaration
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Russell Barr, signed the Columba Declaration today.
Friday 25 November 2016
Archbishop Justin welcomes South Sudan Council of Churches to Lambeth Palace
The Archbishop met and prayed with the ecumenical delegation of the South Sudan Council of Churches at Lambeth Palace today.
Monday 21 November 2016
Archbishop of Canterbury visits Pakistan
Archbishop Justin visited Pakistan this weekend to express solidarity with church communities across the country.
Monday 21 November 2016
New Ecumenical Adviser to the Archbishop of Canterbury announced
The Revd Dr Will Adam will take up the combined role of Ecumenical Adviser to the Archbishop and Ecumenical Officer at the Council of Christian Unity.
Thursday 17 November 2016
Archbishop Justin Welby on ‘the common good and a shared vision for the next century’
Read the Archbishop of Canterbury’s address on a future vision for Europe, delivered this evening at the Catholic Institute of Paris during a ceremony awarding the Archbishop…
Wednesday 16 November 2016
Archbishop Justin meets with Archbishop of Kenya at Lambeth Palace
The Archbishops shared a time of fellowship and prayer at Lambeth Palace this morning.
Monday 14 November 2016
Archbishop and Chief Rabbi launch Rabbis and Priests Social Action Initiative
Today at Lambeth Palace ‘In Good Faith’, a new Christian-Jewish dialogue project, was launched.
Monday 14 November 2016
Archbishop Justin preaches at Year of Mercy closing service at Westminster Cathedral
The Archbishop joined Cardinal Vincent Nichols for the closing of the Door of Mercy at Westminster Cathedral last night. Archbishop Justin preached for the first time in the…
Wednesday 09 November 2016
US Election: Statement from Archbishop Justin Welby
Following the result of the US Presidential election, the Archbishop of Canterbury said today:
Monday 07 November 2016
Archbishop announces Isabelle Hamley as new Chaplain
The Revd Isabelle Hamley will take up the role of Archbishop of Canterbury’s Chaplain at Lambeth Palace in January.
Wednesday 02 November 2016
Archbishop's speech in Abu Dhabi on religious freedom
The Archbishop of Canterbury gave the opening keynote address today at a dialogue on integration, religious freedom and flourishing societies organised by the Muslim Council…
Tuesday 01 November 2016
Archbishop of Canterbury sends greetings for Diwali
Archbishop Justin Welby wishes all celebrating Diwali a blessed and peaceful time of thanksgiving.
Thursday 20 October 2016
Why all kinds of religious leaders are essential for building peaceful societies
The Archbishop's advisor for reconciliation, Dr Sarah Snyder, spoke on behalf of the Archbishop yesterday at the Foreign Office conference exploring how freedom of religion…
Tuesday 18 October 2016
Archbishop welcomes Patriarch Kirill to Lambeth Palace
The Archbishop of Canterbury welcomed the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia to Lambeth Palace today.
Friday 14 October 2016
Official visit of the Serbian Patriarch - day two
The official visit of His Holiness Irinej, Archbishop of Pec, Metropolitan of Belgrade-Karlovci, Patriarch of Serbia at the invitation of the Archbishop of Canterbury continued…
Thursday 13 October 2016
Archbishop welcomes Patriarch of Serbia to Lambeth Palace
Archbishop Justin Welby received His Holiness Irinej this morning during his official visit to the UK.
Thursday 13 October 2016
Archbishop's address at Westminster Abbey anti-slavery service
Archbishop Justin Welby gave this address at Westminster Abbey last night in a service marking the UK's commitment to combating modern slavery.
Monday 10 October 2016
Archbishop gives Thought for the Week on BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester
Archbishop Justin Welby recorded the Thought for the Week on BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester yesterday during his visit to the Diocese of Worcester.
Thursday 06 October 2016
Archbishop Justin's address to Pope Francis
The text of Archbishop Justin Welby's address to Pope Francis during their meeting in Rome, 6 October.
Wednesday 05 October 2016
Common Declaration of Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin
Archbishop Justin and Pope Francis issued a Common Declaration today. The Archbishop is in Rome to join in celebrations to mark 50 years of closer and deeper relationships…
Wednesday 05 October 2016
Archbishop gives Cross of Nails to Pope as symbol of reconciliation partnership
The Archbishop of Canterbury presented Pope Francis with a silver Cross of Nails this evening as a symbol of their partnership in the work of reconciliation.
Tuesday 04 October 2016
Lambeth Palace becomes 200th partner of the Community of the Cross of Nails
Archbishop Justin was presented with a Cross of Nails today to mark Lambeth Palace becoming the 200th partner of the Community of the Cross of Nails.
Tuesday 04 October 2016
Archbishop Justin sends good wishes for Rosh Hashanah
Archbishop Justin Welby extends his warm wishes for Rosh Hashanah.
Tuesday 04 October 2016
Archbishop of Canterbury appoints Adviser for Anglican Communion Affairs
The Archbishop of Canterbury has appointed Rt Revd Anthony Poggo, currently Bishop of Kajo-Keji in South Sudan, as his new Adviser for Anglican Communion Affairs.
Friday 30 September 2016
Archbishop commissions new members of Community of St Anselm
Forty new members of Archbishop Justin Welby's monastic-inspired community for young Christians took their vow of commitment at Lambeth Palace today.
Friday 30 September 2016
Archbishop of Canterbury to visit Pope in Rome
Archbishop Justin Welby and Pope Francis will be celebrating 50 years of closer ties between the Anglican and Roman Catholic churches.
Wednesday 28 September 2016
Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to Shimon Peres
In a statement on the death of former Israeli president Shimon Peres, the Archbishop of Canterbury said today:
Tuesday 27 September 2016
Archbishop welcomes Emir of Kano to Lambeth Palace
Archbishop Justin Welby welcomed HRH The Emir of Kano to Lambeth Palace this morning.
Monday 26 September 2016
Archbishop addresses Anglican secondary school heads
Archbishop Justin Welby set out the Church of England's education vision at the Anglican Academies and Secondary Heads Conference at Coventry Cathedral on Friday 23 September.…
Monday 26 September 2016
Archbishops of Armagh and Canterbury welcome Belfast parades agreement
The Archbishops have welcomed the agreement that ends the parading stand-off in North Belfast.
Monday 26 September 2016
Archbishop preaches at Mothers' Union 140th anniversary service
Read the Archbishop of Canterbury's sermon at the Mothers' Union 140th anniversary service at Winchester Cathedral on 22 September 2016.
Monday 26 September 2016
Archbishop: 'We must stand together against antisemitism'
Read the Archbishop's contribution to 'Lessons Learned: Reflections on antisemitism and the Holocaust', published by the Holocaust Educational Trust and CST.
Friday 23 September 2016
Archbishop: Church of England schools can help shape 'hopeful' society
Read the Archbishop of Canterbury's on the vision for CofE schools in this week's TES.
Tuesday 20 September 2016
Archbishop prays for peace with Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew in Assisi - video
Archbishop Justin Welby joined Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew in the ecumenical prayer and concluding ceremony of the World Day for Peace in Assisi today, along with…
Monday 19 September 2016
Churches unite with the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Pentecost prayer initiative
Churches across England and around the Anglican Communion are uniting around the second year of Thy Kingdom Come, the call by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York for Christians…
Monday 19 September 2016
Archbishop of Central Africa writes to Ban Ki-moon on refugees
At the request of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop Albert Chama has written to the UN Secretary General ahead of the UN summit on refugees and migrants today.
Friday 16 September 2016
Archbishop welcomes Nigeria’s General Yakubu Gowon to Lambeth Palace
The former head of state of Nigeria visited the Archbishop at Lambeth Palace during his visit to London.
Wednesday 14 September 2016
Archbishop welcomes UK Holocaust memorial design competition
Archbishop Justin Welby has welcomed the Government's competition to design a UK Holocaust memorial next to Parliament.
Monday 12 September 2016
Archbishop pays tribute to former Haifa chief rabbi Shear Yashuv Cohen
The Archbishop of Canterbury said Rabbi Shear Yashuv Cohen’s commitment to Jewish-Christian dialogue was a blessing that will live on.
Friday 09 September 2016
Archbishop sends message on 25th anniversary of Meissen Agreement
Message from the Archbishop of Canterbury on the occasion of the commemoration of 25 years since the signing of the Meissen Agreement.
Monday 05 September 2016
Archbishop expresses sadness at death of Bishop David Jenkins
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has expressed his sadness at the death of the Rt Revd David Jenkins, the former Bishop of Durham.
Sunday 28 August 2016
John Swinton's Dementia: Living in the Memories of God wins Michael Ramsey Prize
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, today awarded the 2016 Michael Ramsey Prize for theological writing to Dementia: Living in the Memories of God by John Swinton…
Wednesday 24 August 2016
Archbishop writes for Premier Youthwork magazine
'Imagine seeing hundreds of thousands of young people thriving as disciples,' says Archbishop
Wednesday 24 August 2016
Archbishop visits children’s hospice in Canterbury diocese
The Archbishop of Canterbury visited Demelza Hospice Care for Children in Canterbury diocese today.
Friday 12 August 2016
Ensuring the church is a place safe for all: Archbishop writes for Crucible journal
The Archbishop of Canterbury has written the foreword to the July 2016 edition of Crucible on safeguarding.
Friday 29 July 2016
Archbishop preaches at Sisters of Bethany anniversary service
The Archbishop presided and preached at a service at Portsmouth Cathedral to celebrate 150 years of the Society of the Sisters of Bethany.
Wednesday 27 July 2016
Archbishop of Canterbury’s New Advisor for Reconciliation
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has announced the appointment of Sarah Snyder as his new Advisor for Reconciliation.
Tuesday 19 July 2016
Archbishop welcomes refugee community sponsorship scheme
Archbishop Justin Welby joined the Home Secretary for the launch of the Full Community Sponsorship scheme.
Wednesday 13 July 2016
House of Lords: Archbishop asks question on South Sudan
The Archbishop of Canterbury asked a question on South Sudan during question time in the House of Lords today.
Monday 11 July 2016
Archbishop calls for end to violence in South Sudan
The Archbishop of Canterbury today called for the leaders in South Sudan to cease hostilities immediately and accept mediation.
Thursday 07 July 2016
Archbishop Justin sends greetings for Eid al-Fitr
Watch the Archbishop of Canterbury's message to Muslims celebrating the end of Ramadan.