Justin Welby
Lodging for spouses becomes Anglicans’ latest battleground over LGBT clergy
By Catherine Pepinster — April 2, 2019
LONDON (RNS) — A university that customarily offers hospitality to convening clergy is bucking the archbishop of Canterbury's attempt to ban same-sex spouses of gay and lesbian bishops.
Episcopal bishops object to same-sex spouses’ disinvitation to global conference
By Rosie Dawson — March 1, 2019
LONDON (RNS) — The archbishop's decision to exclude three same-sex spouses from North America has caused soul-searching and outrage on both sides of the Atlantic.
No longer the default, Church of England goes to battle in religious marketplace
By Catherine Pepinster — September 20, 2018
LONDON (RNS) — For the past two years the Church of England has committed itself to developing a strong presence online, with a particular target of attracting people who do not regularly go to church.
Episcopalians reflect on staying power of ‘the sermon that stole the show’
By Emily McFarlan Miller — May 21, 2018
(RNS) — Bishop Michael Curry’s address will be numbered among history’s great sermons 'because of who he is, what he said, where he said it and how he said it.'
The Anglican politics of Prince Harry’s wedding
By Mark Silk — May 17, 2018
It has to do with same-sex marriage.
Archbishop of Canterbury: Church has failed to protect children from abuse
By Catherine Pepinster — March 21, 2018
LONDON (RNS) — Justin Welby, the leader of the Church of England and the Anglican Communion — who himself has come under some criticism for his handling of abuse cases — told the commission Wednesday (March 21) that the church needs new powers to safeguard children.
Stressed-out Anglican priests turn to trade unions for support
By Catherine Pepinster — January 16, 2018
LONDON (RNS) — 'People nowadays expect and demand a quick response if they contact you. And there are some people who seem to feel free to express their anger to clergy in a way they would never do to someone else,' one priest explained.
2018 likely to be another tough year for the archbishop of Canterbury
By Catherine Pepinster — December 20, 2017
LONDON (RNS) — This past year was a trying one for Justin Welby — but he could be in for greater trials.
Prince Harry will marry a divorced American — and the church is fine with it
By Catherine Pepinster — November 27, 2017
(RNS) — The prince and the American actress don't face the obstacles the Church of England posed for King Edward VIII, who loved another divorced American.
Anglican bishops prep for tough talks on same-sex marriage
By Catherine Pepinster — September 29, 2017
LONDON (RNS) — Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has indicated how difficult the meeting is likely to be, saying that the leaders of the Anglican provinces would gather together to pray, and even 'to weep with one another.'
Britain’s first Anglican same-sex marriage celebrated in a Scottish church
By Catherine Pepinster — August 4, 2017
LONDON (RNS) — In June, the Scottish Episcopal Church, which is part of the Anglican Communion, announced that it was allowing gay weddings after its synod voted to amend its canon law on marriage.
As Anglicans point fingers in sex abuse scandal, George Carey quits honorary role
By Catherine Pepinster — June 27, 2017
LONDON (RNS) George Carey’s resignation highlights how church institutions are shifting their focus to punishing church officials for their roles in covering up child sex abuse by priests, even as some criticize them for not sufficiently addressing victims' needs.
What Jeffrey John’s rejection says about unity in the Anglican Communion
By Catherine Pepinster — April 17, 2017
LONDON (RNS) John has been rejected as a candidate for bishop a remarkable seven times. It is more than a personal blow. It is about the worldwide Anglican Communion's lingering division over homosexuality.
Endangered Anglican cathedrals prompt Church of England review
By Catherine Pepinster — April 10, 2017
LONDON (RNS) The maintenance and repair of these ancient buildings are causing much of the cathedrals’ financial problems.
Pope, Anglican leader vow joint action on poverty and environment
By David Gibson — October 5, 2016
ROME (Reuters) The pledge at a vespers prayer service came despite challenges to greater unity posed by differences over women priests and gay marriage.
