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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

Blessings of unmarried couples authorised in Kansas

Blessings of unmarried couples authorised in Kansas

Homosexuals and heterosexuals for whom marriage might pose a financial hardship will soon be able to have their relationships blessed in the Diocese of Kansas.

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

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

Archbishop 'overwhelmed' by Cornish welcome on pilgrimage

Archbishop 'overwhelmed' by Cornish welcome on pilgrimage

The Archbishop of Canterbury said today he was "overwhelmed" by the support of Cornish people on the fourth day of his prayer pilgrimage.

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

Orthodox leader at Pope inauguration "a sign of immense hope"

Orthodox leader at Pope inauguration "a sign of immense hope"

The news that the leader of the Orthodox Church will attend the inauguration of the new Pope is being described as an historic moment for Christianity.

18 March 2013