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Press releases

November 2011

Archbishop's Statement for the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children
Friday 18 November 2011
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has released a statement in advance of the World Day…

Archbishop's sermon at Westminster Abbey - 400th anniversary of the King James Bible
Wednesday 16 November 2011
Archbishop Rowan Williams preached today at a Thanksgiving Service for the 400th anniversary of the 1611…

Act of Remembrance at Royal Naval Cemetery
Friday 11 November 2011
On Armistice Day 2011, Archbishop Rowan Williams joined Sailors and Royal Marines from the Royal Naval…

Archbishops question case for elected House of Lords
Friday 11 November 2011
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York question the rationale for a wholly or mainly elected House of…

Archbishop and faith leaders tour London 2012 Olympic Park
Tuesday 8 November 2011
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, joined other faith leaders and representatives on a…

British Academy symposium: What should the Word of God sound like?
Friday 4 November 2011
The Archbishop of Canterbury spoke at a British Academy event examining the historical origins of the…

October 2011

Archbishop's statement on resignation of the Dean of St Paul's
Monday 31 October 2011
The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued the following statement on the resignation of the Dean of St…

Archbishop's interview with Vatican Radio: 'from Assisi to Zimbabwe'
Friday 28 October 2011
Archbishop Rowan Williams spoke to Vatican Radio during his visit to Italy for the day of reflection,…

Archbishop attends 'day of reflection, dialogue and prayer for peace' in Assisi
Thursday 27 October 2011
Archbishop Rowan Williams joined Pope Benedict XVI at a 'day of reflection, dialogue and prayer for peace'…

Archbishop wishes a joyful and blessed Diwali to Hindu communities in his 2011 greeting
Wednesday 26 October 2011
The Archbishop of Canterbury today sent wishes for ‘a very joyful and blessed Diwali’ to Hindu communities.…

Archbishop hosts round table on Horn of Africa crisis
Monday 24 October 2011
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, hosted a round table on the Horn of Africa food crisis.…

Archbishop of Canterbury’s Statement on Egypt
Tuesday 18 October 2011
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, today asked a supplementary question in the House of…

Archbishop’s visit to Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, Hounslow
Tuesday 18 October 2011
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, today visited the Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Hounslow.…

Church schools provide “biggest possible picture” for good citizenship
Friday 14 October 2011
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, preached today at Westminster Abbey in a service to…

Archbishop addresses Zambian Clergy
Wednesday 12 October 2011
The Archbishop delivered a keynote address to the Zambian national clergy conference held in the Mindolo…

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