Press releases

January 2011

Dee Hardwicke unveils 2011 Michael Ramsey Prize plaque
Monday 10 January 2011
Dee Hardwicke, a ceramic artist from Monmouth, has made a mosaic plaque for the Archbishop of Canterbury…

Archbishop calls for prayer for Sudan Referendum
Friday 7 January 2011
In advance of the Sudan Referendum on Southern Independence on Sunday 9th January, the Archbishop of…

Archbishop of Canterbury's BBC New Year Message 2011
Saturday 1 January 2011
Speaking in his BBC New Year message, The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, celebrates the…

Archbishop condemns church bombing in Alexandria
Saturday 1 January 2011
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has today made the following statement on the bomb attack…

Archbishop's Ecumenical Christmas letter
Tuesday 14 December 2010
In his ecumenical Christmas Letter to the heads of other Churches and Christian world communions, the…

New Director announced for The Anglican Alliance: Development, Relief and Advocacy
Tuesday 14 December 2010
The former Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the UK's Department of International Development,…

Archbishop announces 2011 Michael Ramsey Prize shortlist
Wednesday 8 December 2010
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has today announced the shortlist for the 2011 Michael…

Archbishop congratulates students for Mitzvah Day deeds
Thursday 2 December 2010
As part of the annual meeting of the Presidents of the Council of Christians and Jews, the Archbishop…

Archbishop's video message for World AIDS Day 2010
Tuesday 30 November 2010
In his message for 2010 World AIDS Day, the Archbishop of Canterbury celebrates the good news that can…

Archbishop's sadness at death of Dean of Southwark, The Very Revd Colin Slee
Friday 26 November 2010
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has expressed his sadness on learning of the death of…

Archbishop's statement of condolence to those affected by New Zealand mine explosion
Friday 26 November 2010
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has issued a statement of condolence to families, friends…

Archbishop of Canterbury's visit to Athens
Thursday 25 November 2010
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams is making a pastoral and fraternal visit to the Archdiocese…

Archbishop's concern for Christian sentenced to death in Pakistan
Wednesday 24 November 2010
The Archbishop of Canterbury has written to the authorities in Pakistan expressing his deep concern for…

Archbishop welcomes HM Queen to Ninth General Synod
Tuesday 23 November 2010
Following a service of Holy Communion in Westminster Abbey, the Archbishop of Canterbury welcomed Her…

Archbishop's Presidential Address - General Synod November 2010
Tuesday 23 November 2010
In his first Presidential Address to the new Synod, the Archbishop of Canterbury urges members to recognise…