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Archbishop of Canterbury's Visit to Kibera, Nairobi

Archbishop of Canterbury's Visit to Kibera, Nairobi

On the final day of his visit to Kenya, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, spent the morning in Kibera, one of Africa's largest slums with a population of 700,000 living in an area of 600 acres.

24 June 2011

Archbishop of Canterbury arrives in Kenya

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, arrived in Nairobi on Saturday 18th June at the start of a week-long visit to Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

22 June 2011

Archbishop of Canterbury in Kenya: faith is about 'making a difference

Archbishop of Canterbury in Kenya: faith is about 'making a difference

On his visit to Kenya, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said faith is neither just ideas in your head, nor just feelings in your heart "faith is the whole of a new life, making a difference to your lives, to your neighbours, to your community by the grace and the spirit of God."

22 June 2011

Archbishop of Canterbury: "sustainable development for a 'new creation'"

Archbishop of Canterbury: "sustainable development for a 'new creation'"

As part of his visit to the Diocese of Machakos, the Archbishop of Canterbury went to the Christian Community Services offices to hear about the work they are doing in the region - empowering rural communities who are facing the challenges of food security, adaption to climate change and environmental conservation.

21 June 2011

Archbishop's sermon to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Nakuru Diocese, Kenya

Archbishop's sermon to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Nakuru Diocese, Kenya

In a sermon for the Celebration Eucharist for the 50th Anniversary of Nakuru Diocese, Kenya, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams urged Christians not to lose their fearlessness, as it is courage that gives us strength to grow in our faith.

19 June 2011

Archbishop of Canterbury to visit Congo and Kenya

Archbishop of Canterbury to visit Congo and Kenya

The Archbishop of Canterbury is to embark on a pastoral visit to the Anglican Church in Eastern Congo as the guest of the Province's Primate the Most Revd Henri Isingoma.. Prior to this the Archbishop will visit Kenya where he will be received by the Most Revd. Dr. Eliud Wabukala, Archbishop of Kenya, and have fellowship with the Christian community in the country.

17 June 2011

Christians in the Middle East - Archbishop of Canterbury on BBC's World at One

Christians in the Middle East - Archbishop of Canterbury on BBC's World at One

In a BBC radio interview the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has expressed his deep anxiety for Christians in the Middle East, but also cautious optimism about possible outcomes of the Arab Spring.

14 June 2011

Archbishop of Canterbury's statement on South Kordofan, Sudan

Archbishop of Canterbury's statement on South Kordofan, Sudan

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has released a statement regarding recent violence in South Kordofan, Sudan.

14 June 2011

Archbishop Rowan Williams urges USPG to 'surprise and engage' the Church of England

Archbishop Rowan Williams urges USPG to 'surprise and engage' the Church of England

Archbishop Rowan Williams urged the new Chief Executive of Anglican mission agency USPG to ‘surprise and engage’ the Church of England with new ideas for world mission.

10 June 2011

Archbishops of Canterbury and Congo Urge for Global Action on World Malaria Day 2011

Archbishops of Canterbury and Congo Urge for Global Action on World Malaria Day 2011

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams, and the Archbishop of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Most Reverend Henri Isingoma, have spoken out on the BBC World Service to mark World Malaria Day 2011.

25 April 2011