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Sermon by the Archbishop of Canterbury

Sermon by the Archbishop of Canterbury

Very recently I was in the beautiful town of Rocamadour in southern France. It was there, in 1166, that the mummified body of a first-century hermit was found and pilgrims very quickly began to worship at the shrine of the little-known St Amadour. 

13 June 2000

Appointment of a new Secretary for Anglican Communion Affairs

Appointment of a new Secretary for Anglican Communion Affairs

The Archbishop of Canterbury has appointed the Revd Andrew Wheeler as his Secretary for Anglican Communion Affairs.

06 June 2000

"Christian Engagement and the Future of the World's Children"

"Christian Engagement and the Future of the World's Children"

In January my wife Eileen and I were in South Africa, and we shall never forget the children's home we visited in Durban. It was the only home of its kind in that city, and it cared for young babies and children under five suffering from HIV/AIDS.

24 May 2000

ACNS Special: A tribute to the Most Revd Donald Coggan who died May 17, 2000 at age 90

ACNS Special: A tribute to the Most Revd Donald Coggan who died May 17, 2000 at age 90

Donald Coggan was Archbishop of Canterbury for only six years, 1974-80. Before that he had been Archbishop of York for thirteen years after a spell as Bishop of Bradford for five years. He brought to his episcopal ministry considerable experience in theological training both in Canada and England.

18 May 2000

We shall all miss him: Death of Lord Coggan, Former Archbishop of Canterbury

We shall all miss him: Death of Lord Coggan, Former Archbishop of Canterbury

"He will be remembered particularly for his remarkable contribution to the New English Bible and Revised English Bible, and for his unfailing support for the Council for Christians and Jews."

18 May 2000

Death of Rt Revd Dr Donald Coggan, former Archbishop of Canterbury

Death of Rt Revd Dr Donald Coggan, former Archbishop of Canterbury

The death has been announced today of Dr Donald Coggan, the former Archbishop of Canterbury. Dr Coggan, who died late yesterday, was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1974 to 1980.

18 May 2000

Archbishop challenges Sudanese Government to demonstrate new commitment to peace

Archbishop challenges Sudanese Government to demonstrate new commitment to peace

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, on a two-day visit to war ravaged Sudan has challenged the country's leaders to demonstrate a new commitment to peace.

01 May 2000

Sermon by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Canterbury Cathedral

Sermon by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Canterbury Cathedral

Images and icons are powerful weapons. They communicate ideas and convey subliminal messages. I think of that arresting sign 'M' of MacDonalds displayed on the Champs-Élysées and taking the challenge of fast food right into the heartland of sublime traditional French cuisine.

23 April 2000

Review of the See of Canterbury: Review Team Announced

Review of the See of Canterbury: Review Team Announced

The full membership of the review body commissioned by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, to examine the future development of the See of Canterbury is announced today.

18 April 2000

Anglican Primates meet in a spirit of hope and holiness

Anglican Primates meet in a spirit of hope and holiness

Holiness and Hope was the theme as the Primates (Chief Archbishops/Presiding Bishops/Moderators) of the 38 Provinces of the Anglican Communion met in Oporto, Portugal, from 23-28 March 2000.

28 March 2000