Justin Welby
Vatican editor says England’s female bishops vote ‘complicates’ relations
By Josephine McKenna — July 15, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Giovanni Maria Vian said women bishops would have “an extremely negative impact” on steps to bring Anglicans and Catholics closer together despite a positive meeting between Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Pope Francis.
Church of England approves women bishops in historic vote
By Trevor Grundy — July 14, 2014
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) The first woman bishop could be named by the end of the year with the appointment of at least three additional women sometime in 2015. In parts of Africa, it may take longer.
Former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey supports assisted suicide bill
By Trevor Grundy — July 14, 2014
(RNS) Former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey, who unexpectedly intervened saying it would not be “anti-Christian” to believe that terminally ill people should be allowed to die with dignity, supports the new bill.
Church of England set to vote on women bishops
By Trevor Grundy — July 10, 2014
(RNS) Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will preside over a historic General Synod meeting at the University of York when a make-or-break vote on the subject is expected Monday (July 14).
At Angelina Jolie-chaired summit, faith leaders work to end sexual violence
By Brian Pellot — June 11, 2014
LONDON (RNS) Religious leaders from across Africa and England came together Wednesday (June 11) to discuss the role clergy should play in preventing and responding to sexual violence.
Is Britain Christian? Does it matter? A divided country debates
By Brian Pellot — April 25, 2014
British politicians and pundits are at each others’ throats---again---debating whether or not the United Kingdom is and should be a "Christian country." As with all things British, the answer is complicated, controversial and tied up in history.
Katharine Jefferts Schori to receive honorary degree from Oxford
By Trevor Grundy — February 10, 2014
(RNS) Justin Welby, head of the 85 million-member Anglican Communion, spoke of the American bishop’s deep commitment to the environment and her love for those who live and work at “the edge of society.”
Archbishop of Canterbury: The cross has become a fashion symbol
By Trevor Grundy — December 2, 2013
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) The Christian cross has become little more than a piece of jewelry worn around the necks of celebrities, said Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.
Church of England paves the way for women bishops
By Trevor Grundy — November 20, 2013
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) The agreement to allow women bishops would end nearly two decades of bitter conflict, and represents a victory for the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, who was appointed last year just as a similar measure was defeated by just six votes.
Archbishop of Canterbury baptizes Britain’s future king, Prince George
By Maria Puente — October 23, 2013
(RNS) Baptism is an important religious ritual for British royals: Since the monarch is the head of the Church of England, eventually Prince George will take on that role, so it's critical that he be raised as an Anglican.
Baptism rates slide despite high-profile boosts
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — October 22, 2013
(RNS) Baptism rates are in steady decline for U.S. Catholics, Southern Baptists and others. Will high profile attention to the ritual from the Archbishop of Canterbury to the pope inspire a change?
Archbishop blasts British energy companies for price hikes
By Trevor Grundy — October 21, 2013
(RNS) The archbishop of Canterbury condemned Britain’s energy companies for imposing huge price hikes that will hurt struggling families this winter.
In Kenya, archbishop calls for focus on missions and evangelism
By Fredrick Nzwili — October 21, 2013
(RNS) Amid deep division in the worldwide Anglican Communion, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby on Sunday emphasized the need for mission and evangelism ahead of this week's GAFCON conference.
Following scandal, Archbishop Justin Welby offers to open credit unions
By Trevor Grundy — July 26, 2013
(RNS) Archbishop Justin Welby has offered to open credit unions, which charge much lower annual percentage rates than Wonga, in as many as 16,000 churches.
British government asks church to take over thousands of state schools
By Trevor Grundy — July 10, 2013
(RNS) The Church of England insists that state schools that become academies under its control will lead to higher educational standards and not the Christian "indoctrination" of pupils. The National Secular Society begs to differ.
