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Archbishop of Canterbury - on BBC World Service

Archbishop of Canterbury - on BBC World Service

The transcript of the Archbishop of Canterbury's BBC World Service interview, first broadcast on Reporting Religion, Saturday 17th March 2007/Sunday 18th March 2007

19 March 2007

Archbishop of Canterbury's prayers for Fr Paul Bennet

Archbishop of Canterbury's prayers for Fr Paul Bennet

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams has spoken of his shock at the news of the death of Fr Paul Bennett in Trecynon, nr Aberdare in Wales yesterday, and has said that the family will be in his prayers.

 

15 March 2007

Archbishop's intervention in the General Synod debate on The Future of Trident

Archbishop's intervention in the General Synod debate on The Future of Trident

Modern warfare is generally recognised as a morally shadowy business. Since the development especially of aerial warfare techniques, most of the traditional contents of just war theory have seemed rather out of date, in that indiscriminate slaughter has become so normal in the processes of modern warfare. 

27 February 2007

Archbishop of Canterbury speaks out for African cleric imprisoned

Archbishop of Canterbury speaks out for African cleric imprisoned

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, is lending his support to an Amnesty International appeal for Reverend Bienvenido Samba Momessori, a clergyman imprsioned in Equatorial Guinea for his peaceful political views.

22 February 2007

ACO: Archbishop of Canterbury: comments at the final press conference in Tanzania

ACO: Archbishop of Canterbury: comments at the final press conference in Tanzania

May I echo the thanks for your patience which Philip has already shared with you – we’re very appreciative of the fact that it is late and we’re all tired.

21 February 2007

Archbishop of Canterbury - scars of slavery still with us

Archbishop of Canterbury - scars of slavery still with us

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has said the scars of slavery are still with modern society and that Zanzibar’s slave trade history is crucial to the understanding not just of the history of East Africa, but of humanity. 

19 February 2007

Archbisop of Canterbury's sermon given at Zanzibar Cathedral

Archbisop of Canterbury's sermon given at Zanzibar Cathedral

Once again may I thank you for your welcome and may I give you the assurance of the love and prayers of your brothers and sisters in the Church of England.

 

19 February 2007

Archbishop of Canterbury Meets with President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania

In mid-afternoon (16th February), the Archbishop of Canterbury made a courtesy call on President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania and paid tribute to the progress the country has made in recent years. The Rev. Jonathan Jennings, Archbishop Williams' press officer, quoted him as saying that 'Tanzania has been a symbol of hope and stands for what can be achieved through democratic development.'

17 February 2007

The Archbishop of Canterbury's Christmas Day Sermon 2005

The Archbishop of Canterbury's Christmas Day Sermon 2005

'Exactly twelve months ago, on the last Sunday of December 2004, we were beginning to confront the reality of one of the most terrible natural disasters in living memory. It's impossible not to be aware of that anniversary: dates are etched in our minds. 

25 December 2005

The Archbishop of Canterbury's Sermon for Christmas Day

The Archbishop of Canterbury's Sermon for Christmas Day

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, is to use his Christmas sermon to pay tribute to the example of Christian forgiveness offered by two families in response to horrific violence. 

24 December 2005