The Latest Breaking News from Canterbury

Too many LGBT people have heard ‘the words of rejection’ from Church of England

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby made the remarks in his opening address to the General Synod 2023.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

Pope offers 'wings to your hope' to displaced children in South Sudan

Pope Francis on Saturday met South Sudanese children displaced by conflict and heard of the hardships of their lives in camps, telling them they would build a better future for the world's newest country by replacing ethnic hatred with forgiveness.

Reuters · Feb 4, 2023

Vicar who shared 9/11 conspiracy slur axed by Church of England

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby condemned the Surrey vicar’s anti-Semitic posts

Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2023

C of E leaders call for tax rises to fund NHS-style social care system

Archbishops of Canterbury and York say ‘national care covenant’ needed with stronger role for state

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2023

Sandi Toksvig to meet Archbishop of Canterbury over same-sex marriage

Move follows bishops’ refusal to back gay marriage while blessings to be on voluntary basis for clergy

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2023

Justin Welby ‘joyful’ at C of E switch but will not bless same-sex civil marriages

Archbishop of Canterbury’s position differs from that of archbishop of York, who says he will offer personal blessings

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2023

NSW Labor candidate Khal Asfour steps down claiming 'vicious smear campaign' against him

Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour steps down as a NSW Labor candidate for the upper house due to what he describes as a "vicious smear campaign" against him.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2023

C of E bishops’ compromise on same-sex marriage will not settle painful divisions

Archbishop of Canterbury acknowledges the proposals are likely to displease both conservatives and progressives

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023

Church of England to bless gay couples but they still cannot marry in church

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has revealed a change in the church’s stance.

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

Dog owner and five terriers attack runner leaving him with 39 wounds and 20 bites

Victim Matthew Glyn feared he would never walk again after the attack in Sturry near Canterbury

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023