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Archbishop of Canterbury's book - Jesus 2000

Archbishop of Canterbury's book - Jesus 2000

"Media reports based on unauthorised extracts, taken out of context, from an unpublished book by the Archbishop of Canterbury have suggested that Dr Carey is questioning the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

05 August 1999

Comment on hospitality day held by the Archbishop of Canterbury

Comment on hospitality day held by the Archbishop of Canterbury

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, today (29 June 1999) hosted a private consultation on issues relating to the place of gay and lesbian people in the life of the Church of England.

29 June 1999

Pastoral visit to South America for Archbishop of Canterbury

Pastoral visit to South America for Archbishop of Canterbury

Archbishop George Carey will visit the Province of Brazil and the Province of the Southern Cone (Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay), from May 12 - 27, 1999. Likely themes to be addressed include the environment and human rights, especially with regard to the poor and vulnerable, the street children and those deprived of the land.

13 May 1999

Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury on the Publication of "The Gift of Authority"

Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury on the Publication of "The Gift of Authority"

I welcome the publication of the ARCIC's latest document, "The Gift of Authority". I would like to express my thanks to the Co-Chairmen of the Commission, Bishop Cormac Murphy O'Connor and Bishop Mark Santer, together with their colleagues, for all their hard work and dedication.

12 May 1999

Archbishop of Canterbury speaks at UN conference, and visits Alabama and Sewanee

Archbishop of Canterbury speaks at UN conference, and visits Alabama and Sewanee

Peace among nations is impossible without peace among major religions, Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey told about 1,000 people on 15 March to conclude the Thanksgiving World Assembly.

28 April 1999

Archbishop calls for tolerance in face of Kosovo refugee crisis

Archbishop calls for tolerance in face of Kosovo refugee crisis

The Archbishop of Canterbury, has appealed for tolerance towards refugees in the wake of the Kosovo tragedy. Dr Carey made his call only hours after the announcement that Britain is to accept a first group of 120 refugees from the Balkans.

21 April 1999

The Precious Gift Of Unity

The Precious Gift Of Unity

Archbishop of Canterbury's Address to the SEAD Conference, The Cathedral Church of St Luke and St Paul, Charleston, South Carolina, Thursday 8 April 1999

12 April 1999

The Archbishop of Canterbury's Easter Sermon 1999

The Archbishop of Canterbury's Easter Sermon 1999

One of the greatest works of literature in my opinion is Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables'. Whether you have merely seen the stage play, or the film or, better still, read the book you will recall immediately the scene when Valjean, the convict on parole, goes to the bishop's house in exhaustion and desperation seeking help and shelter.

04 April 1999

Comment from the Archbishop of Canterbury following NATO bombing

Comment from the Archbishop of Canterbury following NATO bombing

"At a time when Christian communities world-wide are preparing to celebrate Easter, and its message of hope and redemption, it is particularly painful to be faced once again with the grim reality of military conflict in the Balkans.

25 March 1999

Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury

Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury

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