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Archbishop Rowan Williams: assisted suicide could spell 'disaster'

The Archbishop of Canterbury last night warned that moves to legalise assisted suicide could spell “disaster” for society.

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Archbishop of Canterbury sets up enquiry into child protection policies

From Lambeth Palace

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

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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. 

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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,

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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. This rally is being held on the eve of the COP 17 United Nations Climate Change Conference 2011 in South Africa.

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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..

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Archbishop wishes a 'joyful and blessed' Diwali to Hindu communities in his 2011 greeting

The Archbishop of Canterbury today sent wishes for ‘a very joyful and blessed Diwali’ to Hindu communities. In his greeting, Dr Williams speaks of the idea of ‘the return home’ as a central concept in the Ramayana, where the believer returns not to a specific place, but ‘ to God and finding a home in God’.

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Archbishop of Canterbury arrives in Malawi

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, arrived on Thursday afternoon in Blantyre, Malawi at the start of his visit to the Church of the Province of Central Africa.

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Wales is praying for the trapped miners and their families - Archbishop of Wales

The Archbishop of Wales Dr Barry Morgan, who grew up in a village close to Cilybebyll, the son of a miner, said, “My thoughts and prayers are with the trapped miners and their families. I understand the anguish they are going through and I know they will draw strength from the community which is now enveloping itself around them. They can be assured that the whole of Wales is praying for them.

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Rowan Williams: God's boxer

David Hare interviews Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, was interviewed by writer and director David Hare. The following article was published in the Guardian newspaper.

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Archbishop of Canterbury returns from the Congo

 The Archbishop of Canterbury today returned from a pastoral visit to the Anglican Church in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where he learnt about the inspirational work of the church in helping individuals and communities rebuild their lives after the trauma of the war waged by rebel armies.

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Archbishop of Canterbury offers prayers in aftermath of Moscow Airport bombing

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has written to Patriarch Kyrill of Moscow, offering prayers in the aftermath of the Moscow Airport bombing

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Archbishop of Canterbury's Ecumenical Christmas Letter

In his ecumenical Christmas letter to the heads of other Churches and Christian world communions, the Archbishop of Canterbury urges Christian leaders to affirm their faith in God’s action and presence, and to offer support and advocacy to fellow Christians, as well as people from other faiths. The Archbishop speaks of the significance of international events leading to a renewed awareness of the Body of Christ:

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Archbishop of Canterbury's Diwali message for 2010

The Archbishop of Canterbury today sent his annual message to Hindu communities for the festival of Diwali.

In his message, Dr Williams shares his experience of meeting with five Swamis during a recent visit to India, and of the 'joy and light' he experienced through their dialogue.

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Archbishop of Canterbury's visit to India

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, will embark on a 16 day visit to India from 9th to 24th October 2010 at the invitation of the Communion of Churches in India. The Archbishop will travel across several cities in India, including Kolkata, Ranchi, Nagpur, New Delhi, Chennai, Vellore, Bangalore and Thiruvananthapurum.

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Archbishop of Canterbury's video message to mark UN Summit on the Millennium Development Goals

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has today issued a video message to mark the opening of the United Nations Summit on the Millennium Development Goals in New York.

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Archbishop of Canterbury: Sermon for Opening Eucharist at the CAPA All Africa Bishops' Conference

The Archbishop delivered a sermon for Opening Eucharist at the 'Council of Anglican Provinces in Africa All Africa Bishops' Conference, Entebbe, Uganda

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Archbishop of Canterbury's keynote address at Lutheran World Federation Assembly

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has delivered the keynote address at the 11th Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation in Stuttgart, Germany.

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Archbishop of Canterbury's statement on the retirement of His Eminence Walter Cardinal Kasper

Responding to the announcement of the retirement of His Eminence Walter Cardinal Kasper as President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity in Rome, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, said:

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Archbishop of Canterbury receives Russian Order of Friendship

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, was yesterday presented with the Russian Order of Friendship, for his “outstanding contribution to the cooperation and friendly relations between Russia and the UK”.

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