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Archbishop of Canterbury sets up enquiry into child protection policies

Archbishop of Canterbury sets up enquiry into child protection policies

The Archbishop of Canterbury today set up an enquiry into the operation of the diocesan child protection policies in the Diocese of Chichester.

23 December 2011

Archbishop of Canterbury's new Secretary for Public Affairs

Archbishop of Canterbury's new Secretary for Public Affairs

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, is delighted to announce the appointment of Kay Brock LVO DL as his new Secretary for Public Affairs, based at Lambeth Palace.

21 December 2011

Archbishop of Canterbury's Pause for Thought message

Archbishop of Canterbury's Pause for Thought message

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has spoken on BBC Radio 2’s Pause for Thought programme to reassure listeners that however imperfect or ‘messy’ their Christmasses may be, God will still be there for them. 

16 December 2011

England: House of Lords speeches: Christians in the Middle East

England: House of Lords speeches: Christians in the Middle East

The Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, initiated a debate in the House of Lords on Friday ( 9 December) on the situation of Christians in the Middle East.

12 December 2011

Archbishop of Canterbury's response to Guardian/LSE 'Reading the Riots' study

Archbishop of Canterbury's response to Guardian/LSE 'Reading the Riots' study

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, wrote this article for the Guardian newspaper,

06 December 2011

Archbishop of Canterbury: "The Communion is a gift not a problem"

Archbishop of Canterbury: "The Communion is a gift not a problem"

The Archbishop of Canterbury has used his Advent letter to reiterate that the "[Anglican] Communion matters" to its members across the world and to the mission of God.

30 November 2011

Archbishop of Canterbury's video message for World AIDS Day

Archbishop of Canterbury's video message for World AIDS Day

The Archbishop of Canterbury has recorded a video message for World AIDS Day in which he talks about the part sexual violence plays in the spread of HIV, calling it "one of the most shameful facts of our day".

30 November 2011

Archbishop of Canterbury's Statement for the Climate Change Talks in Durban, South Africa

Archbishop of Canterbury's Statement for the Climate Change Talks in Durban, South Africa

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has today released a video message of support at a multi-faith climate change rally and concert in Durban, hosted by Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. 

27 November 2011

Archbishop of Canterbury launches Hindu Christian Forum - an opportunity for 'dialogue and depth

Archbishop of Canterbury  launches Hindu Christian Forum - an opportunity for 'dialogue and depth

The Archbishop of Canterbury and Sri Shruti Dharma Das Ji launched the Hindu Christian Forum at Lambeth Palace yesterday evening, at an event which featured addresses from Andrew Stunell MP, Baroness Richardson and Lord Popat..

24 November 2011

Archbishop of Canterbury's Statement for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children

Archbishop of Canterbury's Statement for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has released a statement in advance of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children, which is on Sunday 20th November 2011.

18 November 2011