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Archbishop Welby enthroned in Canterbury Cathedral

The Most Revd Justin Welby was today enthroned as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury in a service that celebrated the diversity of the Anglican Communion.

21 March 2013

Photographs from the Enthronement of Archbishop Justin Welby, Canterbury Cathedral, Thursday 21 March 2013

Photographs from the Enthronement of Archbishop Justin Welby, Canterbury Cathedral, Thursday 21 March 2013

A selection of Photographs from the Service for the inauguration of Archbishop Justin Welby, Canterbury Cathedral, Thursday 21 March 2013

21 March 2013

Anglicans worldwide invited to pray for their spiritual leader

Anglicans worldwide invited to pray for their spiritual leader

As Archbishop Justin Welby prepares for his inauguration in Canterbury today, the 85 million members of the Anglican Communion are being invited to pray for him and his ministry.

21 March 2013

Order of Service for the inauguration of Archbishop Justin Welby, Canterbury Cathedral, Thursday 21 March 2013

Order of Service for the inauguration of Archbishop Justin Welby, Canterbury Cathedral, Thursday 21 March 2013

The Order of Service for the inauguration of Archbishop Justin Welby, Canterbury Cathedral, Thursday 21 March 2013 can be found here

21 March 2013

Anglican Communion prepares for Archbishop Welby's inauguration

Anglican Communion prepares for Archbishop Welby's inauguration

Members of the worldwide Anglican Communion are gearing up for tomorrow’s inauguration of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at Canterbury Cathedral. 

20 March 2013

"Change the world in one hour", Southern Africa archbishop

"Change the world in one hour", Southern Africa archbishop

The Primate of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, has urged Anglicans in Africa and around the world to support Earth Hour by "switching off your lights" and "switching on to saving the world". 

20 March 2013

Guide to the Archbishop of Canterbury's inauguration

Guide to the Archbishop of Canterbury's inauguration

The modern term would be inauguration, but 'enthronement' remains appropriate: this ceremony is all about the Archbishop of Canterbury 'taking his seat' - in fact, two seats.

19 March 2013

FEATURE: Botswana Anglicans, hospice service trailblazers

As I walked into the Holy Cross Hospice in Gaborone, Botswana, I was greeted with charming smiles and the sweet aroma of food emanating from the kitchen. The environment was so full of life and welcoming. This is not exactly what I expected.

19 March 2013

Global data upend usual picture of Christianity trends

Global data upend usual picture of Christianity trends

Despite a century-long decline, religious affiliation has shown a marked resurgence globally since 1970

19 March 2013

Anglican churches in Africa to have theological arm

Anglican churches in Africa to have theological arm

The African Network of Institutions of Theological Education Preparing Anglicans for Ministry (ANITEPAM) and the Council of Anglican Provinces in Africa (CAPA) have agreed to a merger

18 March 2013