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Archbishop of Canterbury's tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother

Archbishop of Canterbury's tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother

My Lords, it is with great sadness that I convey from these Benches the support of the Lords Spiritual for the Motion. I hope too that my few words may reflect some of the feelings of the wider Church.

03 April 2002

Primates' Meeting 2002

Primates' Meeting 2002

The annual meeting of the Archbishops and Presiding Bishops of the Anglican Communion will be held in Canterbury, England, April 10-16, 2002, hosted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon George L Carey. 

03 April 2002

Archbishop of Canterbury condemns latest Middle East violence

Archbishop of Canterbury condemns latest Middle East violence

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, has appealed for Israelis and Palestinians to step back from "the brink of catastrophe" in the Holy Land.

03 April 2002

Message from the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion

Message from the Secretary General of the Anglican Communion

The difficulties and pains of life do not stop just because it is Easter, but if I can accept this sign, and trust in God's love for me, then I can have a real sense of joy and peace. Outwardly, I am not necessarily bubbling over with joy, but deep inside me there is a reassurance and an enduring hope that is a solid foundation for my life. From the Jesuits in Ireland

02 April 2002

Message from Secretary General on death of the Queen Mother

Message from Secretary General on death of the Queen Mother

I join with people everywhere, who, upon hearing of the death of the Queen Mother, offer sympathy to the Royal Family, yet offer heartfelt thanks for the faithful Christian witness the Queen Mother has shown throughout her long life. 

31 March 2002

Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury on the death of HM the Queen Mother

Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury on the death of HM the Queen Mother

The Archbishop of Canterbury expressed sorrow and a sense of profound loss following the death of Her Majesty the Queen Mother.

31 March 2002

Good Friday Message from the Bishop of Jerusalem

Good Friday Message from the Bishop of Jerusalem

We have just finished our Good Friday service at St. George’s Cathedral, after walking the Via Dolorosa. Good Friday has come to Jerusalem, amidst the sounds of helicopters, police sirens, and tank movements. 

30 March 2002

Archbishop's Jerusalem 2000 Appeal tops £1m

Archbishop's Jerusalem 2000 Appeal tops £1m

Jerusalem 2000, the Archbishop of Canterbury's appeal for the work of the Church in the Holy Land, has now raised over £1 million for development projects in the Holy Land.

26 February 2002

An ecumenical experience for young people

An ecumenical experience for young people

The next meeting of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches will be held from 15 August to 5 September 2002 in Geneva, Switzerland. This year there is an opportunity for young people from all over the world to participate in the meeting as stewards.

26 February 2002

Archbishop of Canterbury on the death of Princess Margaret

Archbishop of Canterbury on the death of Princess Margaret

Transcript of BBC interview with Nicholas Witchell

15 February 2002