Justin Welby
Archbishop labels Church ‘institutionally racist’

Archbishop labels Church ‘institutionally racist’
Justin Welby says he is “ashamed of our history and our failure”
12 Feb 2020
What happened at the Amritsar massacre?

What happened at the Amritsar massacre?
Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised for the 1919 mass shootings in India
11 Sep 2019
Justin Welby says he starts every day by praying in tongues

Justin Welby says he starts every day by praying in tongues
Archbishop of Canterbury admits morning prayers ‘not usually an immensely ecstatic moment’
21 Jan 2019
Justin Welby: churches should house rough sleepers 

Justin Welby: churches should house rough sleepers
Archbishop of Canterbury says budget cuts have left councils unable to help homeless
13 Mar 2018
Church ‘facing two years of abuse revelations’

Church ‘facing two years of abuse revelations’
General Synod warned of dark days ahead after 3,300 reports of alleged sexual abuse in 2016
12 Feb 2018
Justin Welby: Britain’s economic model is ‘broken’

Justin Welby: Britain’s economic model is ‘broken’
Archbishop of Canterbury says ‘growth no longer leads to high pay’
6 Sep 2017
Church of England takes 'step towards gay marriage'

Church of England takes 'step towards gay marriage'
General Synod rejects report saying church ceremonies should only be between a man and a woman
16 Feb 2017

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Justin Welby to meet his newly discovered half-sister

Justin Welby to meet his newly discovered half-sister
DNA tests show Archbishop of Canterbury's real father was Sir Winston Churchill's private secretary
11 Apr 2016
Anglican church avoids split over gay rights

Anglican church avoids split over gay rights
Liberals left counting cost of unity as summit affirms marriage as being 'between a man and a woman'
15 Jan 2016
Justin Welby orders crisis talks to prevent split in church 

Justin Welby orders crisis talks to prevent split in church
Plan to loosen ties between opposing churches more like 'moving into separate bedrooms' than divorcing
17 Sep 2015
Richard III's reburial: what happens next? 

Richard III's reburial: what happens next?
530 years after he was slain in battle, Richard III is to be re-interred at Leicester Cathedral
23 Mar 2015
Church of England names Rev Libby Lane first women bishop

Church of England names Rev Libby Lane first women bishop
Historic move marks the end of centuries of male leadership in the Church, but opinion remains divided
17 Dec 2014
GAY MARRIAGE: Archbishop's dilemma

GAY MARRIAGE: Archbishop's dilemma
Justin Welby suggests accepting gay marriage would mean the Church would be unable to help other victims of oppression
19 Apr 2014
Same-sex couples to marry at the stroke of midnight

Same-sex couples to marry at the stroke of midnight
A 'significant milestone' in the fight for equality, but opinion remains divided
28 Mar 2014
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Tuesday 23 Apr 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Tuesday 23 Apr 2013
23 Apr 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 21 Mar 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 21 Mar 2013
21 Mar 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Tuesday 20 Nov 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Tuesday 20 Nov 2012
20 Nov 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Friday 9 Nov 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Friday 9 Nov 2012
9 Nov 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 8 Nov 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 8 Nov 2012
8 Nov 2012