The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged the West to reconsider its prevailing sense that Jesus was white – as he revealed a review into religious statues. Justin Welby said monuments in Canterbury Cathedral are going to be looked at ‘very carefully’ to see if they all ‘should be there’. The head of the Anglican Communion waded … Read more
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams is among 250 faith leaders calling on Boris Johnson to guarantee the rights of lone migrant children to seek refuge here. In a letter to the prime minister today (Sat), they say Britain has a ‘moral duty to act’ because two schemes for claiming asylum are ending. MPs … Read more
Archbishop of Canterbury says the Church must ‘repent’ for failing to take action on ‘horrifying’ racism in Britain Archbishop of Canterbury took to social media to address racism in the UK Justin Welby admits the church has also made failings and must do better In a video shared online he stresses the importance of acknowledging … Read more
John Sentamu reflected on his life during an online service for the Church of England which was also broadcast on the BBC local radio network The Archbishop of York has taken part in virtual church services to mark his last day before he retires from the role after 15 years. John Sentamu reflected on his … Read more
‘I am deeply grateful’: Archbishop of Canterbury thanks Prince William for helping him pull through a battle with depression Justin Welby revealed Prince William helped him with his mental health struggles The Archbishop of Canterbury said he felt the world was turning more gloomy But the Duke of Cambridge encouraged Archbishop Welby to seek help … Read more
Lockdown Easter Sunday: Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby delivers digital service from his kitchen as churches across globe are shut on holy day The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby instead recorded his Easter service on his iPad at his London flat He normally presides over a congregation of 1,500 people at Canterbury Cathedral on Easter … Read more
Archbishop of Canterbury records his Easter sermon from his KITCHEN as churches are ordered to stay closed through the religious festival weekend Most Rev Justin Welby recorded the Easter service on his iPad at his London flat Usually presides over congregation of 1,500 people at Canterbury Cathedral It comes as worshippers remain stuck at home … Read more
The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged stockpiling shoppers to stop hoarding food amid the coronavirus panic, telling worshippers there is ‘no Christian justification’ for doing so. After supermarkets up and down the country saw huge queues and rushes for staple goods such as toilet roll and tinned food, Most Reverend Justin Welby tweeted: ‘If you’re … Read more
The Archbishop of Canterbury has today announced that public worship is ‘suspended until further notice’ amid fears over coronavirus. In a joint letter, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, Justin Welby and John Sentamu respectively, said it was ‘necessary to put public services on hold’. They added church buildings may remain open for prayer ‘where … Read more