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Archbishop of Canterbury's call for peace in the Middle East

Archbishop of Canterbury's call for peace in the Middle East

A just and durable peace in the Middle East is a prize that people of good faith of all religions will hold dear. Such a peace will have to include Jerusalem and its Holy sites and pay proper attention to that city's special religious significance

11 October 2000

Archbishop of Canterbury moved by prowess of British Olympic team

Archbishop of Canterbury moved by prowess of British Olympic team

The Archbishop of Canterbury has sent a message of congratulation to the British Olympic team. He wrote: "I am writing to you all to express my deep personal admiration for the skill, courage and dedication you have shown at the Sydney Olympics.

29 September 2000

Sermon by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Evensong, Cathedral of St John The Divine, New York

Sermon by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Evensong, Cathedral of St John The Divine, New York

May I begin by thanking the Dean for the invitation to preach in this great cathedral. Let me also at the outset honour the work each of you does towards the well-being of the human family.

16 September 2000

Archbishop of Canterbury speaks in New York on UN Security Council reform

Archbishop of Canterbury speaks in New York on UN Security Council reform

At a time when the UN is seeking to revitalise its own mission, the Archbishop of Canterbury has called for the Security Council to be reformed in a way that best serves the interests of the world's poorest and most marginalised people. Speaking at the Cathedral of St John the Divine, New York, to a congregation including many UN staff, the Archbishop, Dr. George Carey

16 September 2000

Taking Shape: Global Christian Forum

Taking Shape: Global Christian Forum

Representatives of a variety of Christian traditions including the World Council of Churches (WCC) met 9-11 September in Pasadena, California, USA, to discuss the formation of a forum of Christian churches and ecumenical organizations that goes

13 September 2000

Anglican Communion Office release Mission Report

Anglican Communion Office release Mission Report

This is the official report of MISSIO, the Mission Commission of the world-wide Anglican Communion. The report was presented to the Anglican Consultative Council's 11th meeting, held in Scotland, September 1999.

13 September 2000

Declaracion del Arzobispo de Canterbury sobre el Documento Catolico Romano "Dominus Iesus"

Declaracion del Arzobispo de Canterbury sobre el Documento Catolico Romano "Dominus Iesus"

Al presentar nuevamente la antigua posicion Catolica Romana sobre su postura hacia las otras Iglesia Cristianas, no se logra nada nuevo en este documento. Tampoco se refleja un entendimiento mas profundo de todo lo que se ha logrado a traves del dialogo ecumenico y la cooperacioon durante estos ultimos trienta años. Aunque este documento no sea parte de este proceso ecumenico, la idea que la iglesia Anglicana y otras iglesias no son "propiamente iglesias" parece poner en duda todo el avance ecumenico que se ha alcanzado.

08 September 2000

Statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury concerning the Roman Catholic Document 'Dominus Iesus

Statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury concerning the Roman Catholic Document 'Dominus Iesus

By restating the long-held view of the Roman Catholic Church on the position of other Christian churches, this document breaks no new ground. But neither does it fully reflect the deeper understanding that has been achieved through ecumenical dialogue and co-operation during the past thirty years. Even though the document is not part of that process, the idea that Anglican and other churches are not "proper churches" seems to question the considerable ecumenical gains we have made

05 September 2000

Anglican Roman Catholic International Commission Communiqu

Anglican Roman Catholic International Commission Communiqu

The Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC) met from 26 August to 3 September at the Prieuré St Benoît et Ste Scholastique, Montmartre, Paris. The Most Reverend Alexander J. Brunett, Archbishop of Seattle, USA, joined the Commission as the Roman Catholic Co-chairman. The Anglican Co-chairman is the Most Reverend Frank T. Griswold

05 September 2000

Joint Statement from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York

Joint Statement from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York

on the 100th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother On behalf of the bishops and representing clergy and laity of the Church of England assembled in the General Synod, we send Your Majesty our warmest congratulations on the celebration of your 100th Birthday

04 August 2000