Anglican Communion News Service - Lambeth

Joint statement from The Archbishops of Canterbury and Westminster, Justin Welby and Vincent Nichols, concerning the ongoing violence in Syria

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:14:00 GMT

Since the very first days of the Syrian conflict in March 2011, we have prayed as we watched in horror and sorrow the escalating violence that has rent this country apart. We have grieved with all Syrians - with the families of each and every human... [More]

Jesus is 'always making us new': Archbishop Justin's Easter sermon

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 21:49:00 GMT

Archbishop Justin has said in his Easter sermon that pinning hopes on individuals in politics and public life is "always a mistake". But he said Holy Week and Easter remind us of the power of God and the fallibility of human beings - less... [More]

Archbishop Welby enthroned in Canterbury Cathedral

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:59:00 GMT

The Most Revd Justin Welby was today enthroned as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury in a service that celebrated the diversity of the Anglican Communion.

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'Out of our own traditions, and into the waves': the Archbishop of Canterbury's inaugural sermon

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:06:00 GMT

Preaching to 2,000 people inside the cathedral and millions more watching and listening around the world, Archbishop Justin said that fear imprisons us and stops us from being fully human.

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Photographs from the Enthronement of Archbishop Justin Welby, Canterbury Cathedral, Thursday 21 March 2013

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:11:00 GMT

A selection of Photographs from the Service for the inauguration of Archbishop Justin Welby, Canterbury Cathedral, Thursday 21 March 2013

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Order of Service for the inauguration of Archbishop Justin Welby, Canterbury Cathedral, Thursday 21 March 2013

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:47:00 GMT

The Order of Service for the inauguration of Archbishop Justin Welby, Canterbury Cathedral, Thursday 21 March 2013 is now available online

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Anglicans worldwide invited to pray for their spiritual leader

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:01:00 GMT

As Archbishop Justin Welby prepares for his inauguration in Canterbury today, the 85 million members of the Anglican Communion are being invited to pray for him and his ministry.

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Anglican Communion prepares for Archbishop Welby's inauguration

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:39:00 GMT

Members of the worldwide Anglican Communion are gearing up for tomorrow’s inauguration of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at Canterbury Cathedral.

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Guide to the Archbishop of Canterbury's inauguration

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:02:00 GMT

The modern term would be inauguration, but 'enthronement' remains appropriate: this ceremony is all about the Archbishop of Canterbury 'taking his seat' - in fact, two seats.

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Archbishop 'overwhelmed' by Cornish welcome on pilgrimage

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:40:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury said today he was "overwhelmed" by the support of Cornish people on the fourth day of his prayer pilgrimage.

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Communion delegation for inauguration of Pope Francis

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:28:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop Justin Welby, is to be represented by the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, at the inauguration of the ministry of Pope Francis as Bishop of Rome.

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Archbishop Justin's prayer pilgrimage reaches London

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:13:00 GMT

Visiting the capital on his prayer pilgrimage today, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, prayed with shoppers and thanked God for "the life and fire" of London's Borough Market.

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Day two of the Archbishop of Canterbury's prayer pilgrimage

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 08:32:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, continued his ‘Journey in Prayer’ today, arriving in Coventry where he led prayers for hope, friendship and reconciliation.

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Day one of the Archbishop of Canterbury's prayer pilgrimage

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:52:00 GMT

Over a thousand people came onto the streets of Norwich today to welcome the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, as he began his five-day prayer pilgrimage leading up to his enthronement next Thursday.

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Archbishop's address at 'Faith in Conflict' Conference

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:48:00 GMT

In the final Eucharist of the Faith in Conflict conference at Coventry Cathedral, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, gave an address on the theme of reconciliation, describing it as “recognition of diversity and a transformation of d... [More]