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The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, speaks about the ongoing situation in Afghanistan

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has addressed the House of Lords about the ongoing humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. 

18 August 2021

Dr Josiah Idowu-Fearon: “Nigeria’s religious leaders should not seek political office”

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion has said that religious leaders in Nigeria should not seek political office in the country.

18 January 2021

Primates of British Anglican churches call for “truth and respect” in run up to general election

Anglican leaders in England, Scotland and Wales have issued appeals to voters and politicians to stand for truth during general election.

22 November 2019

Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin Welby plan united visit to South Sudan

The first joint visit by a Pope and an Archbishop of Canterbury could take place in South Sudan, the Vatican and Lambeth Palace announced

14 November 2019

South Sudan’s Archbishop prays for forgiveness with both sides

Steps towards lasting peace took place last week when political leaders joined with church leaders to reaffirm their commitment to peace.

26 September 2019

Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute as UK Prime Minister announces her resignation

Archbishop Justin Welby has expressed his “admiration and gratitude” to the UK Prime Minister, Theresa May who is stepping down.

24 May 2019

Archbishop of Nigeria calls for three days of prayer ahead of General Election

The Archbishop of Nigeria, Nicholas Okoh, has called for three days of prayer and fasting ahead of the country’s General Election.

30 January 2019

Bishop of Colombo concerned about removal of Prime Minister and dissolution of Parliament

Bishop Dhiloraj Canagasabey has responded “with shock and great dismay” to the “arbitrary” removal of Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister.

16 November 2018

Church of England bishops to remain in reformed House of Lords

The 26 bishops with places in the upper house of the UK Parliament will retain their places under new plans to reform the House of Lords.

01 November 2017

Kenyan bishops call for national dialogue over “political and social crisis”

Kenya’s Anglican bishops have called for a “national dialogue conference” to resolve the “current political and social crisis” in the country.

28 September 2017