The striking thing about the archbishop’s tone is that it avoids several extremes. In contrast with some religious discourse, he does not see the financial sector as self-evidently or incorrigibly nefarious. He does not view the efficient allocation of capital, and the broking of deals between risk-takers and risk-avoiders, as an immoral business.
The Anglican and Roman Catholic leaders in the UK have issued a joint statement on the ongoing violence in Syria.
Retired Archbishop George Carey has said that Christians who oppose marriage equality are being persecuted. Which raises the question, when is persecution persecution and when us it that sinking feeling that accompanies losing the argument?
“I know we have several, and it seems I pass a bathroom all the time when I’m not in need, but I can’t find the loo when the subject is urgent. It’s like they all just disappear.”
In his first sermon as spiritual leader of the 77 million-strong Anglican global communion, the Most Rev. Justin Welby said he sees “every possible reason
In a BBC video interview in advance of his inauguration as Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Justin Welby discusses his evolving views on same-sex
The Anglican Communion office has issued this prayer for Anglicans and Episcopalians to say for Justin Welby, being installed today as the 105th Archbishop of
By Kirk Smith On March 21st, when Justin Welby take his vows as 105th Archbishop of Canterbury, he will place his hands on an object
Savitri Hensman, writing in the Guardian, says Archbishop Justin Welby can follow up his appreciation for faithful gay relationships with “practical measures, he could strengthen the Church of England’s credibility in sharing the good news of God’s love for all.”
We have learned a few things about Archbishop Justin Welby and where the new Archbishop of Canterbury might be leading us.