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Prince of Wales and Archbishop of Canterbury visit site of London Bridge terror attack

Archbishop Justin Welby joined Prince Charles in Southwark Cathedral today to pray for victims of the London Bridge terorr attack.

13 December 2017

ExxonMobil concede defeat in climate change battle with Church of England

ExxonMobil says it will comply with a C of E climate change resolution, as a paris summit discusses new ways to address the “emergency”.

13 December 2017

Church leaders criticise President Trump over recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

The announcement by US President Donald Trump on the status of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital has been criticised by church leaders.

07 December 2017

Delight as “Chennai Six” set to return home after four years in captivity

The Anglican agency Mission to Seafarers has spoken of its delight at the acquittal of 35 sailors held in captivity in India on weapons charges.

06 December 2017

New Prior announced as Community of St Anselm opens applications for 2018

The Revd Dr Rosalyn Murphy will become Prior of the monastic community for young people based at Lambeth Palace, from April 2018.

04 December 2017

Anglican journalist receives award from the Countess of Wessex

Madeleine Davies, the deputy news editor of Britain’s Church Times newspaper, has received an award from the Awareness Foundation.

01 December 2017

First Persian woman to be ordained to the episcopate consecrated in Canterbury Cathedral

The first Persian woman to become a bishop was consecrated by the Archbishop of Canterbury this morning during a service in his Cathedral.

30 November 2017

Archbishop of Canterbury intervenes in Anglo-American diplomatic Twitter row

In a rare political intervention, Archbishop Justin Welby has criticised US President Donald Trump for retweeting anti-Muslim videos.

30 November 2017

Archbishop calls for Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission in Zimbabwe

Archbishop John Sentamu has called for a Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission to deal with past injustices in Zimbabwe.

27 November 2017

Record-breaking medals bid provides £700,000 boost to Anglican mission charity

The World War I medals, including a VC, awarded to Vice Admiral Gordon Campbell, have been sold at auction for a record-breaking £840,000.

24 November 2017