Archbishop of Canterbury opens up about depression Justin Welby praised the effects of antidepressants in helping him to react to difficulties ‘like an average sort of human being’. The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023
Archbishop of Canterbury says social care is 'broken' and 'cannot be tweaked' The senior church leader made his comments as the Government is expected to publish an adult social care reform plan Wales Online · Mar 30, 2023
Broken social care system ‘cannot be tweaked’, warns Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby made his comments as the Government is expected to publish an adult social care reform plan. The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023
Pope marks 10 years with podcast and a diplomatic row VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis marked 10 years as head of the Catholic Church on Monday with a podcast, a private mass and a series of interviews, one of which triggered a diplomatic spat with Nicaragua. Bangkok Post · Mar 13, 2023
King Charles’ sacred coronation oil blessed in Jerusalem The sacred oil which will be used to anoint King Charles at his coronation has been consecrated in Jerusalem The New Daily · Mar 4, 2023
Welby calls for just peace between Russia and Ukraine on war anniversary Archbishop says Russia cannot be treated like Germany after first world war, nor Ukraine forced into unjust compromise The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2023
Justin Welby: Deal to end war must not treat Russia like Germany in 1919 An end to the war must be fair for Ukraine and not harsh on Moscow, the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned. The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023
Anglicans reject Justin Welby as head of global church amid anger at same-sex blessings Church leaders of some developing countries say C of E has disqualified itself as ‘mother church’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2023
Some Anglican bishops reject leader Welby over gay marriage Several Anglican bishops from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific say they no longer recognize Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby as their leader The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023
Group of global Anglican church leaders ousts Welby over gay blessing reform The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches has said it no longer considers Justin Welby to be ‘the leader of the global communion’. The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023
Archbishop criticises political attempts to ‘force same-sex marriage’ on Church The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has spoken at a global Anglican Consultative Council meeting in Ghana. The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2023
Anglicans angry at same-sex blessings question Justin Welby’s ‘fitness to lead’ Group representing churches in global south will meet to consider radical action over C of E decision The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2023
Welby ‘juggling the impossible’ as he faces criticism after gay blessings vote The Archbishop of Canterbury is also leader of the Anglican Communion and has come under fire from some for his support of the motion. The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2023
Church of England OKs blessings for same-sex couples, but it still won't marry them Same-sex couples still can't marry in the church, but clergy can now choose to confer blessings on a civil marriage or partnership. The decision came after a vigorous debate. WEKU · Feb 9, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023 Same-sex blessings a ‘moment of hope’ for Church but divisions still ‘run deep’ The Bishop of London said he recognised the change ‘does not go nearly far enough for many but too far for others’.
Wales Online · Feb 9, 2023 Church of England makes decision on same-sex blessings after two-day debate The position on gay marriage will not change and same-sex couples will still be unable to marry in church
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2023 MPs should not influence church on same-sex marriage, says Justin Welby Archbishop of Canterbury tells members not to be swayed by ‘groups or lobbies or outsiders’ at General Synod
Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2023 Prince Harry's wish for Archie put Meghan Markle in 'very difficult position' While Prince William and Kate Middleton stuck to royal tradition with their children George, Charlotte and Louis, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had other plans for Archie and Lilibet
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023 Justin Welby urges Synod members to vote with conscience on same-sex blessings The Archbishop of Canterbury noted there is ‘painful’ disagreement on the issue but said people must not vote in fear of the future.
Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2023 Church of England to discuss same-sex marriage Same-sex marriage has been legal for 10 years in England and Wales, but the state church does not allow its ministers to marry same-sex couples
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023 Protesters call for gay marriage rights as Church of England Synod meets Proposals of blessings for same-sex couples have been welcomed by some as progress, while others said they do not go far enough.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2023 Parliament’s part in the C of E’s rifts on equality for women and gay people Letters: Westminster interference over women priests left a legacy that is still felt today, says April Alexander, while Andy Foster says equality for LGBTQ+ people in the church must become law
The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023 Church of England to consider greener alternatives to burial Water cremation and human composting among methods to be discussed by General Synod this week
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023 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.
France 24 · Feb 5, 2023 Pope Francis joins Anglican, Presbyterian leaders in denouncing anti-gay laws Pope Francis, the head of the Anglican Communion and the top Presbyterian minister together denounced the criminalization of homosexuality on Sunday and said gay people should be welcomed by their churches.