Category - archbishop of canterbury

Archbishop sets out Christian vision of environmental responsibility

agency reporter — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:18:43 +0100

In an Operation Noah lecture at Southwark Cathedral, the Archbishop of Canterbury has set out a Christian vision of how people can respond to the looming environmental crisis.

Archbishop offers 'nuanced but powerful' criticism of the Iraq war

staff writers — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:25:21 +0100

The Archbishop of Canterbury has suggested that those who decided for the Iraq war may have failed to consider its true implications in terms of justice and "long-term building and healing."

Rationality and faith need each other, says Williams

staff writers — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:23:55 +0100

The Archbishop of Canterbury says a purely rationalistic and secularist approach to intellectual and academic life has sold short both the meaning of rationality and the broad human values nurtured by critical faith.

Archbishop of Canterbury speaks out for Iranian refugees

staff writers — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:13:53 +0100

Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has called for proper protection from violence and abuse for Iranian exiles living in Iraq, citing the situation in Ashraf refugee camp. He hopes British influence can play a role.

A better future for the Anglican Communion?

Savi Hensman — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:51:48 +0100

Rowan Williams has recently proposed major changes in the way the Anglican Communion is organised. Because of growing willingness in the Episcopal Church (TEC) to recognise the status and ministry of lesbian and gay people, and the global disagreement on this issue, he is putting forward a “two-track” approach. Provinces such as TEC in North America would not be able to carry out certain functions such as representing the Anglican Communion in ecumenical circles, while those which signed up to a Covenant would have a more central position. This research paper describes the background, examines the evidence on which the Archbishop’s main points are based, discusses their implications, and corrects some mistaken assumptions about history and practice. Inter alia it tackles a number of key theological issues. It suggests that a two-level Communion would be practically and spiritually harmful and suggests a different approach, less focused on institutional structures, that could be more effective in addressing divisions and ultimately enabling Anglicans to move towards a deeper unity.

Savi Hensman

Archbishop challenged on fresh approach to economics and banking

staff writers — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:45:18 +0100

Archbishop Rowan Williams says that those complicit in the financial system seem to feel no "repentance" for their excesses, and a different type of economics is needed. But C of E investments are under scrutiny too.

Archbishops call for voters to shun the BNP and other extremists

staff writers — Tue, 26 May 2009 10:08:38 +0100

As public anger and dissatisfaction grows at the corruption in the mainstream political system, the Anglican Archbishops of Canterbury and York have made a joint appeal to voters not to support the BNP and other racist or extremist parties in protest.

You're missing the point, archbishop told over scandal-hit MPs

staff writers — Sat, 23 May 2009 10:40:58 +0100

Dr Rowan Williams is being accused of complacency and instititutional isolation for his suggestion that MPs are being humiliated in the current expenses scandal, and that this could irreparably damage public engagement with politics. A new poll suggests he is mistaken.

Poll challenges Archbishop's idea that expenses scandal is bad for democracy

Press Office — Sat, 23 May 2009 10:25:09 +0100

A public opinion poll by ComRes, commissioned by the religion and society thinktank Ekklesia, has challenged the Archbishop of Canterbury's suggestion that democracy will be damaged by the revelations about MPs expenses

Huge public response to archbishops' Zimbabwe appeal

agency reporter — Tue, 12 May 2009 07:37:49 +0100

UK public donations for the joint Zimbabwe emergency and development appeal launched by the Anglican Archbishops of Canterbury and York have reached £292,330, the administrators of the fund have announced this week.