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Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to Queen’s example in Christmas message

Those suffering “immense anxiety and hardship” amid the cost-of-living crisis were remembered by the Archbishop of Canterbury in a Christmas sermon which also paid tribute to the late Queen. Justin Welby also referred to the “desperate struggles of ...

25 Dec 2022 at 14:22

Archbishop of Canterbury will warn of ‘divine justice’ in Easter sermon

The Archbishop of Canterbury will use his Easter sermons to warn that “those who oppress and subjugate others will face divine justice”. Justin Welby will tell Canterbury Cathedral that while “cruel and oppressive rulers” may look as though they ...

08 Apr 2023 at 22:30

Church a ‘force of life and hope’, says Archbishop of Canterbury

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said the Church of England provides a “force of life and hope” against threat as he hailed its work in facilitating peace in his Easter Sunday sermon. The Most Rev Justin Welby told Canterbury Cathedral of the ...

09 Apr 2023 at 13:49

Archbishop of Canterbury to call for ‘love-in-action’ in Easter sermon

The Archbishop of Canterbury will use his Easter sermon to call for “love-in-action” to help those caught up in conflict, including children in Gaza and Sudan, hostages held by Hamas and people in Ukrainian cities. Justin Welby will tell ...

31 Mar 2024 at 06:00

Candle-lit cathedral vigil calls for ‘human solidarity’ amid conflict

A vigil has been held at Canterbury Cathedral urging people to “come together in human solidarity” as the Israel-Hamas conflict continued. The Dean of Canterbury, the Very Rev David Monteith, organised Monday’s event in reaction to the ...

30 Oct 2023 at 20:39

Canterbury Cathedral defends silent discos against ‘rave in nave’ criticism

Canterbury Cathedral has defended its decision to host a silent disco, saying it will not be a “rave in the nave” but “respectful” of the historic site. The sell-out events for Thursday and Friday will see clubbers take to the nave in ...

08 Feb 2024 at 10:58

Canterbury Cathedral hosts first pancake race in decades for Shrove Tuesday

Canterbury Cathedral has hosted its first pancake race of the 21st century this Shrove Tuesday. Members of the public were invited to the cathedral precincts for the free event, which it is hoped will become an annual tradition, with ...

13 Feb 2024 at 16:24

Justin Welby: The archbishop who battled depression due to ‘messy’ early life

In his role as Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby has presided over royal weddings and funerals – but he has also spoken of a “messy” early life and subsequent battle with depression. Before being ordained in 1992, Mr Welby had ...

11 Nov 2024 at 12:00

Justin Welby: Archbishop’s faith ‘a safety net’ as he jostled with self-hatred

During his 11 years as Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has presided over royal weddings and funerals while also trying to keep a divided Anglican Communion together. But it was a scandal which began before his time as the ...

12 Nov 2024 at 16:08

Historic Christmas market returns to Canterbury Cathedral after 200 years

A historic Christmas market is returning to the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral for the first time in more than 200 years. The festivities within the cathedral precincts date back to 1383 following a royal grant by King ...

15 Nov 2024 at 11:37

Immersive royal display lights up Canterbury Cathedral

An immersive art display depicting past and present members of the royal family has lit up Canterbury Cathedral. The Crown And Coronation artwork is a light and sound show that aims to bring “the spectacle of the Crown ...

24 Sept 2024 at 12:35

Dame Sarah Mullally named as first female Archbishop of Canterbury

Dame Sarah Mullally has been named the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England’s history. A former chief nursing officer for England, Dame Sarah is now Archbishop of Canterbury-designate, ahead ...

03 Oct 2025 at 10:18

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