Category - archbishop of canterbury

Let there be a bit less light, urges C of E

staff writers — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:18:37 +0100

The biblical story of creation, echoed in the prologue to John's Gospel, famously contains the divine injunction, "Let there be light." But the Church of England says that in an age of eco-cre, a little less light might be needed.

Williams says world has "genuine opportunity" to end extreme poverty

staff writers — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:39:43 +0100

Dr Rowan Williams, spiritual head of the world's 78 million Anglicans, today called on wealthy governments to fulfil their promises on aid, trade and development or see the world's poor continue to suffer disease, starvation and death.

Bishops join London march to highlight action on world poverty

staff writers — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:05:01 +0100

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, will today lead a high-profile march through London to highlight the need for governments to take firm action on the eradication of poverty worldwide.

Williams hopes Anglican gathering will find commonality amid differences

staff writers — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:28:50 +0100

Amid much media speculation, Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has encouraged Anglican bishops on retreat in preparation for the full proceedings of the Lambeth Conference next week to look for common ground.

Tutu renews his appeal to Anglicans to end their factionalism

staff writers — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:45:25 +0100

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has renewed his call for global Anglican leaders to focus on the gospel as a message of hope and healing for the world, and to move beyond factional in-fighting as they gather in Lambeth.

Top judge carefully re-opens debate about Sharia in Britain

staff writers — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:16:01 +0100

Echoing remarks made early this year by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord Chief Justice has said that there is no conflict between Sharia principles for conflict resolution and civil law.

Archbishop of Canterbury says GAFCON declaration 'problematic'

staff writers — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:13:45 +0100

The Archbishop of Canterbury has responded to the GAFCON declaration which proposes forming a council of bishops to provide an alternative to churches they say are preaching a 'false gospel' concerning homosexuality.

Evangelical leader criticises failure to condemn violence against gays

staff writers — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:18:50 +0100

The head of the Church Army, a leading Anglican mission agency with a significant evangelical constituency, has expressed his distress at the failure of two Anglican archbishops to clearly condemn violence against gay people.

Jerusalem bishop calls for Anglican peace as 'alternative' conference meets

agency reporter — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:26:42 +0100

The Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem, Suheil Dawani, has called on participants in the conservative Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) to approach their summit in a spirit of "peace, reconciliation and goodwill."

Rowan Williams to attend funeral of UK religion journalist

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:36:30 +0100

Two senior Anglican archbishops are to be present at the funeral service at Llandaff Cathedral in Wales for the UK religious affairs writer and broadcaster Christopher Morgan - who tragically took his own life recently.