The report of the Macpherson inquiry addresses painful and disturbing issues. At its heart lies the tragic death of a young man whose killers have never been brought to justice.
25 February 1999
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, has urged ordinary people to step up the momentum for international debt relief by summoning a sense of "righteous anger" on behalf of the world's poorest citizens.
24 February 1999
While the Roman Catholic Church and Rome itself have been busy with massive campaigns of refurbishment of their great shrines, including St Peter's, so too has the Anglican Centre in Rome been totally transformed.
15 February 1999
The Archbishop of Canterbury today expressed his deep personal sorrow on being informed of the death of King Hussein of Jordan.
08 February 1999
"The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, condemns the recent reports of attacks on Christians in India. He is deeply concerned at the tragic loss of life and the destruction of property. He wishes to express his shock at what seems to be the persecution of Christian communities in India.
30 January 1999
It is a great privilege to be asked to speak at the Episcopal Church Club in Philadelphia. I have known about the Club for many years and it is an honour to be asked to be here today. In particular, I want to thank Reg Schneider for her invitation and Phil McMaster for welcoming me so warmly.
29 January 1999
I join pilgrims from around the world at The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. The church that marks the cave where Jesus was born. We enter the Church marking our transition from Chronos time, time of the world; to Kairos time, time of God.
22 December 1998
At a time when our thoughts and those of millions of Christians round the world turn naturally to peace and goodwill among peoples and nations, it is especially painful to be confronted with the grave reality of new hostilities and armed confrontation.
22 December 1998
One of my favourite Christmas carols is It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. Its message is one that breaks through the noise and clamour of our secular culture and pierces our hearts and minds with a call to listen. The carol bids us "hush the noise" and "hear the angels sing" and with the busyness of Christmas, oh how we need to heed this call.
01 December 1998
Once again, we are approaching Christmas and Eileen and I are delighted to be able to send our greetings to you all, wherever you are and in whatever way you will be celebrating this great feast of God's love and hope.
30 November 1998