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Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby
‘Service in life, hope in death’: archbishop of Canterbury preaches at queen’s funeral
by Charlotte Evans Birmingham, England, Sep 19, 2022 / 09:19 am In his sermon at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II today, the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, praised the Christian faith and example of the late monarch. After readings from St. Paul’s Letter to the Corinthians and St. …
Anglicans recognize Pope as ‘father of the Church in the West,’ says archbishop of Canterbury
by Charlotte Evans Canterbury, England, Aug 5, 2022 / 09:26 am In ecumenical discussions at the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury, England, Justin Welby, archbishop of Canterbury, has said that most Anglicans recognize the pope as “the father of the Church in the West.” Welby said that he is “not proud” of the …
Women bishops approved by Church of England vote; move seen as ecumenical snag
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The General Synod of the Church of England voted July 14 to authorize the ordination of women as bishops and approved motions pledging to respect and work with people who believe that, theologically, the vote was a mistake. Before the vote, …
Archbishop of Canterbury cites words of Pope Francis at enthronement
By Simon Caldwell Catholic News Service MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — Drawing on the words of Pope Francis and his call for people to be protectors of each other, Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby urged people of faith to build up the community of God on earth. Archbishop Welby, 57, was enthroned …