Archbishop: we must counter the ‘obscene simplicity’ of IS ideology
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby deplores the lack of a global strategy from world leaders for what he said could not be understood as a local problem.
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They were “horrific” acts of violence. Twenty two young men groomed and ritually beaten over many years, supposedly to purge them of their sins: one even attempted suicide. The alleged perpetrator – eminent QC John Smyth – ran a Christian charity with close ties to the Church of England and the Archbishop of Canterbury himself. Reported by Cathy Newman, produced and directed by Tom Stone, and the Channel 4 News Investigations Unit.
The Church of England has tonight apologised unreservedly after a Channel 4 News investigation revealed that a prominent Anglican evangelical and former colleague of the Archbishop of Canterbury is alleged to have severely assaulted boys and young men for decades.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has tonight issued an extraordinary apology after this programme presented him with allegations that teenage boys and young men were violently abused by a high profile evangelical figure here and in Zimbabwe.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby deplores the lack of a global strategy from world leaders for what he said could not be understood as a local problem.
Vincent Nichols, the most senior Roman Catholic cleric in England and Wales, says the government has torn away the safety net for the poor and hungry, creating a “dramatic crisis”.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby calls on the Big Six energy companies to be aware of their “social obligations” to the public and warns that the latest price rises appear “inexplicable”.
As Justin Welby is enthroned as the new archbishop of Canterbury, he talks to Jon Snow about protecting the poor, a “cultural change” in banking, and why he has influence but not authority.
The Archbishop of Canterbury is among 43 bishops condemning government plans to change the benefits system, saying it will have a “deeply disproportionate” effect on children.
Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols describes the government’s plan for gay marriage as undemocratic and a “shambles”.
The Bishop of Durham, the Rt Rev Justin Welby, is expected to be confirmed as the archbishop of Canterbury, according to reports.
The Archbishop of Canterbury attacks the Big Society concept as “aspirational waffle” designed to conceal a “deeply damaging withdrawal of the state from its responsibilities” to the vulnerable.
As Pope Benedict delivers his traditional message in Rome calling for peace, the Archbishop of Canterbury uses his last Easter sermon to attack what he calls a move to downgrade religious education.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, is to step down after ten years, to take up a new academic role as Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge.
In a major statement backing the protest outside St Paul’s Cathedral, Dr Rowan Williams calls for moves to “effect credible change” in the financial system.
Political Editor Gary Gibbon asks whether the Archbishop of Canterbury’s comments could see a return to the 1980s.