Masked worshippers watch on as the Archbishop of Canterbury leads Christmas Day service to a socially-distanced congregation before he talks of ‘year of anxiety’ in festive message Justin Welby is expected to refer to a ‘year of anxiety’ in his Christmas message The Archbishop of Canterbury arrived at Canterbury Cathedral for a service He wore … Read more
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby tells the elderly NOT to go to church on Christmas Day as he warns it is ‘too dangerous’ Justin Welby said the elderly should not feel a ‘compulsion’ to go to church He said his own mother would not be attending because it is ‘too dangerous’ Archbishop of Canterbury said … Read more
Archbishop of Canterbury will take a three-month sabbatical next year as Justin Welby spends time in America for ‘reflection, prayer, and spiritual renewal’ Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby expected to be away from May-July 2021 He will study in either Cambridge or the United States during his time away Will study concept of reconciliation during this … Read more
Is Justin Welby losing faith with lockdown? Archbishop of Canterbury warns that forcing church services to stop is a ‘huge loss’ for worshippers Justin Welby is seeking a meeting with ministers to complain about the rules The archbishops said churches will this time stay open for individuals to pray Muslim leaders also criticised lockdown, calling for … Read more
Armed police seal off street in Canterbury for four hours after rushing to scene over fears for woman inside house At least 12 officers swooped on the street near Canterbury city’s cathedral today They had their weapons aimed at building and shut down two other roads nearby Students at Canterbury College were reportedly advised to … Read more
The Archbishop Bishop of Canterbury has warned against coronavirus restrictions being imposed centrally and is said to be ‘deeply concerned’ about the impact of the rule of six on family life. The Most Rev Justin Welby said the Government had ‘determined the daily details of our lives’ during the coronavirus lockdown in a way ‘few … Read more
It’s MC Chaucer in da house! Grime artist will retell the Canterbury Tales in new curriculum drawn up after Black Lives Matter protests The Oak National Academy has recorded 10,000 free online lessons for pupils Their government-funded curriculum is a backup in case schools close again Schoolchildren aged 11 to 14 would receive a more … Read more
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby defends Labour MP who was slammed for joining criticism of the phrase ‘people with a cervix’ rather than ‘women’ The Reverend Justin Welby branded Duffield as a ‘brilliant constituency MP’ It comes after the Labour MP, 49, was accused of transphobia on Twitter Rw was sparked when Duffield ‘liked’ a post … Read more
Good heavens! Former Dean of Canterbury confesses to an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with the wife of ex-Archbishop Robert Runcie Reverend Victor de Waal, 91, quit after relationship with Lady Rosalind Runcie Affair happened years before Lady Runcie sued a newspaper for speculating about her marriage Her union with former Archbishop of Canterbury Robert Runcie was dogged … Read more
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