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Archbishop of Canterbury's Holocaust Memorial Day Video Message

In his video message to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day, the Archbishop urges us to speak on ‘behalf of the neighbour and on behalf of stranger’ as part of this year’s theme of Speak Up, Speak Out:

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Palestinian President meets Christian leaders

Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas, today met with representatives of Christian Churches in the UK, led by the Archbishop of Liverpool, the Most Revd Patrick Kelly, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Dr Rowan Williams, and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Rt Revd David Arnott.

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Archbishop of Canterbury's BBC New Year Message

Speaking in his annual BBC New Year message, the Archbishop of Canterbury reflects on the importance that Christianity bestows on young people and challenges us to actively support our local youth facilities and opportunities which, he argues, play a crucial part in a healthy society.

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Archbishop of Canterbury's Christmas sermon - 'Don't build lives on selfishness and fear'

The Archbishop of Canterbury says Christmas challenges individuals and whole societies alike not to build lives based on selfishness and fear, but to be open to searching questions about identity and solidarity, stark questions that are more pressing in the wake of falling confidence in institutions and challenges to social order.

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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.

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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.

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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".

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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.

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Archbishop of Canterbury's sermon at Westminster Abbey - 400th anniversary of the King James Bible

Archbishop Rowan Williams preached today at a Thanksgiving Service for the 400th anniversary of the 1611 Authorized (King James) translation of the Bible, attended by Her Majesty The Queen and TRH The Duke of Edinburgh and The Prince of Wales. 

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Archbishop of Canterbury's statement on the resignation of the Dean of St Paul's

The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued the following statement on the resignation of the Dean of St Paul's Cathedral, London.

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Archbishops meet with Zimbabwean Prime Minister

Following their meeting with the Zimbabwean President yesterday, the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams and the Primate of the Church of the Province of Central Africa Archbishop Albert Chama called on the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Morgan Tsvangirai. 

 

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Archbishops' meet Zimbabwean President

Following their meeting with President Robert Mugabe, the Archbishops of Canterbury, Central Africa, Southern Africa and Tanzania issued the following statement at their press conference.

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Archbishop of Canterbury's sermon to the Anglicans in Zimbabwe

The Archbishop of Canterbury on Sunday preached a sermon to a packed sports stadium in Harare where over 15,000 Anglicans had gathered for a Eucharist, travelling from all over the country - from as far as Bulawayo and Gweru to Masvingo and Mutare.

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The Archbishop of Canterbury and the President of Malawi discuss church agriculture projects

Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams on 7 October discussed the Anglican church's involvement in economic and agriculture projects with Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika.

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Archbishop of Canterbury to pay a pastoral visit to the Church of the Province of Central Africa

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams is today embarking on a week-long pastoral visit to the Church in Malawi, Zimbabwe and Zambia at the invitation of the Archbishop of the Province of Central Africa, the Rt Revd Albert Chama.

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Mission Hospitals Face Uncertain Future

More than a dozen long established and cherished mission hospitals are unlikely to survive the next decade unless health policies and practices change in many African and Asian countries.

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Archbishop speaks in House of Lords about riots

Following the recall of the House of Lords in response to the events of recent days, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, expressed sympathy with those affected, paid tribute to police and volunteers, and called for a renewed commitment to the building of strong communities.

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Archbishop of Canterbury remembers John Stott

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, remembers the life of the Revd John Stott, and has delivered the following tribute in response to news of his death last night.

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Archbishop's urgent appeal for the Horn of Africa

The Archbishop of Canterbury has made an urgent appeal for donations to emergency relief activities in Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia - currently facing one of the worst droughts for 60 years.

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Archbishop of Canterbury launches appeal for Christians in the Holy Land

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, today launched an Appeal at General Synod's July 2011 Group of Sessions, for funds to help sustain Christian communities in the Holy Land. 

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Archbishops of Canterbury and Kenya: "visit has strengthened the historic fellowship between our Provinces"

The Archbishops of Kenya and Canterbury hailed the recent visit to Kenya "a joyful and fruitful one for us both, and we thank God for the great witness of this treasured part of the Anglican family." They said the journey together had provided global perspective on the riches of our faith in Christ as members of the Anglican Communion.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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Archbishop of Canterbury dedicates site of first Anglican University in Kenya

At a large gathering in Kanyuambora for a celebration of the new site for the first Anglican University in Kenya, the Archbishop helped lay the foundation stone and unveil a plaque, alongside the Archbishop of Kenya and Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Archbishop of Canterbury's 2011 Easter Sermon

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, delivered his Easter sermon this morning at Canterbury Cathedral, where he spoke on the theme of joy, and the capacity to be surprised by it.

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