The Archbishop of Canterbury has received an award from American Franciscans for his ecumenical work. Archbishop Welby was given the award at the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement in rural Graymoor in New York State on Saturday (23rd September 2023). Called the Paul Wattson Christian Unity Award, Archbishop Justin is the 14th person to receive it. One of his predecessors, Archbishop Ramsey who was in office between 1962 and 1974, was also a recipient 50 years ago.
In a special BBC Radio 4 Thought for the Day to mark Accession Day, Archbishop Justin talks about loss and hope, drawing on his own experience. Read the full transcript here.
Death of Queen Elizabeth II: Primates of Anglican Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia pay tribute anglicannews.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from anglicannews.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.