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'Understand ISIS' former Archbishop Rowan Williams advises journalists

THE former Archbishop of Canterbury this week (17 November) criticised sections of the media for "dehumanising" Islamic State.

19 November 2015

God 'has never failed me' affirms Mothers' Union president

Head of global movement once called the ‘fifth Instrument of Anglican Unity’ delivers Mary Sumner Lecture in Auckland

22 May 2015

Rowan Williams hails Parliamentary approval of UK aid bill

Christian Aid Chair Dr Rowan Williams has praised Parliamentary commitment for UK to spend 0.7 per cent of national income on aid.

10 March 2015

Rowan Williams To Reflect On The Christian Response To The Suffering Of World War Two On Radio 4

On Sunday March 8, Christian Aid’s 70th anniversary will be marked on Radio 4’s Sunday Worship with a sermon given by the charity’s Chair, Dr Rowan Williams.

04 March 2015

Rowan Williams Challenges Faith Community To Respond To Climate Challenge

Christian Aid Chair Dr Rowan Williams marked Bristol becoming the 2015 European Green Capital with a stark warning about the spiritual imperative to show responsibility to others and the planet.

28 January 2015

Rowan Williams Calls On David Cameron To Provide Prophetic Leadership At UN Summit

Rowan Williams, has urged David Cameron to deliver on his promise to lead ‘The Greenest Government Ever’ and provide a prophetic vision to protect the planet.

10 September 2014

Dr Rowan Williams: Redistributing power is crucial to tackle violence and poverty

In an inaugural parliamentary lecture on Friday night to launch Christian Aid Week, Dr Rowan Williams, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, will highlight the role that inequality plays in provoking violence. 

08 May 2014

Rowan Williams lives below the line for Christian Aid

Christian Aid chair, Rowan Williams has Lived Below the Line ahead of Christian Aid’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Christian Aid Week (11th to 17th May).

07 May 2014

Former Anglican leader not surprised by papal resignation

Former Anglican leader not surprised by papal resignation

By Vatican Radio

Pope Benedict’s retirement was not such a surprise to the former Archbishop of Canterbury, who had discussed “the pressures of office” with the pontiff during their last meeting a year ago.

15 February 2013

Archbishop of Canterbury: appreciate the 'silent conspiracy of generous dedication'

Archbishop of Canterbury: appreciate the 'silent conspiracy of generous dedication'

The Archbishop of Canterbury has used his final New Year’s message to pay tribute to people whose unsung efforts and sacrificial generosity helps to transform lives and build communities.

01 January 2013