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Archbishop of Canterbury awards Lambeth Degrees

Archbishop of Canterbury awards Lambeth Degrees

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams, today presided over a Lambeth Degree award ceremony in Lambeth Palace Chapel.  

01 November 2006

Archbishop awards Cross of St Augustine

Archbishop awards Cross of St Augustine

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has today awarded the Cross of St Augustine to eight recipients at a ceremony in the Chapel at Lambeth Palace.

 

01 November 2006

Archbishop of Canterbury's Press Conference

Archbishop of Canterbury's Press Conference

During a busy and varied trip of just over two weeks, we have been given a flavour of several different communities in China, their hopes and their challenges. I want to thank Sara and the twin Christian organisations of the TSPM and CCC for making the visit possible and offering such generous help and hospitality at every point.

25 October 2006

Archbishop - Sunday schools change and death penalty concession Amongst 'signs of hope' for China

Archbishop - Sunday schools change and death penalty concession Amongst 'signs of hope' for China

The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of his encouragement at the changing context of church life in China. Speaking the day after he returned from a two-week visit to the country, Dr Williams said that there were enough signs of change and development to make him hopeful for the future.

25 October 2006

Archbishop of Canterbury: Sermon preached at Chaoyang Church, Beijing

Dear brothers and sisters; it is a great privilege for me to be able to greet you in the name of Jesus Christ and to greet you from all of your brothers and sisters in the Church of England. They thank God for your witness and they pray for you constantly. 

23 October 2006

Murder of Bishop Ramento in the Philippines

Murder of Bishop Ramento in the Philippines

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has spoken of his shock at the murder of the former Prime Bishop (Primate) of the Philippine Independent Church, a church in Full Communion with churches in the Anglican Communion. The Most Revd Alberto Ramento of Tarlac was found stabbed to death in his rectory on 3 October.

16 October 2006

Archbishop of Canterbury - universities have 'essential role' in public life

Archbishop of Canterbury - universities have 'essential role' in public life

Universities fulfil an essential role and responsibility in building up a healthy society, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams has argued.

13 October 2006

New Westminster Report Released

New Westminster Report Released

The Archbishop of Canterbury's PANEL OF REFERENCE (POR) for the Anglican Communion report on the Diocese of New Westminster is now available at the following link on the Anglican Communion Website:

13 October 2006

China emerging as senior partner in the fellowship of nations

China emerging as senior partner in the fellowship of nations

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams has spoken of China's immense potential in working to solve the world's problems. Speaking at a reception for a Chevening scholars reunion in Nanjing on the 10th October, Dr Williams emphasised that China had its place in a future which will require nations to work together more than ever

12 October 2006

Global Fundraising Campaign Launched to Save Canterbury Cathedral

Global Fundraising Campaign Launched to Save Canterbury Cathedral

£50 million is urgently needed to save Canterbury Cathedral. A global fundraising campaign to finance an extensive conservation and development programme for the Cathedral has been launched today.

05 October 2006