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Archbishop of Armagh Welcomes UDA Announcement

Archbishop of Armagh Welcomes UDA Announcement

Archbishop Alan Harper today said:"I welcome the announcement by the UDA that the UFF is to stand down and that weaponry will be put beyond use. I believe that this is an important step in the process of the normalisation of society in loyalist areas.

12 November 2007

Save Canterbury Cathedral Appeal reaches 7 million

Save Canterbury Cathedral Appeal reaches 7 million

Just over a year after its public launch, the Save Canterbury Cathedral Appeal has reached the £7 million mark.

08 November 2007

Archbishop of Canterbury in Naples for St Egidio meeting

Archbishop of Canterbury in Naples for St Egidio meeting

Under gray skies and a cold rain, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged people to stand firm in their hope that God will hear their prayers for justice and peace.

24 October 2007

Archbishop of York presents Slave Vase to Speaker of the House of Lords and House of Commons

Archbishop of York presents Slave Vase to Speaker of the House of Lords and House of Commons

The Most Revd and Rt. Hon. Dr. John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, will today present two slave vases to the Speaker of the House of Lords and House of Commons representing both Houses of Parliament to mark the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.

24 October 2007

Duke of Edinburgh joins Archbishop of Canterbury at St Luke's hospital for the Clergy Service

Duke of Edinburgh joins Archbishop of Canterbury at St Luke's hospital for the Clergy Service

HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Bishop of London, joined the Dean and Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral this morning (October 18) for a service to mark the Centenary of St Luke’s Hospital for the Clergy.

18 October 2007

Archbishops consult on Crown Appointments

Archbishops consult on Crown Appointments

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have published a consultation paper on the process for future Crown appointments to senior Church posts. 

16 October 2007

Archbishop of Canterbury addresses pioneers

Archbishop of Canterbury addresses pioneers

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, addressed a gathering of the first candidates for ordained pioneer ministry this week at Lambeth Palace.

16 October 2007

Archbishop of Wales opens new HQ for homeless people's charity

Archbishop of Wales opens new HQ for homeless people's charity

Wales needs more affordable housing if it is to eradicate homelessness, says the Archbishop of Wales, who will open the new headquarters of the Wallich charity this week.

10 October 2007

Church of England's 'parliament' repeats virtual question time

Church of England's 'parliament' repeats virtual question time

The Church of England’s General Synod is repeating last year’s ‘virtual question time’, highlighting the growing ways in which the Church is using the web and other electronic communications media.

10 October 2007

Former Archbishop accepts new role in Europe

Former Archbishop accepts new role in Europe

The former Archbishop of York, the Right Reverend & Right Honourable Lord Hope, has accepted an invitation to become an Honorary Assistant Bishop in the Diocese in Europe.

04 October 2007