Canterbury
Cathedral city in Kent, England
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Canterbury is a city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the county of Kent, England; it was a county borough until 1974. It lies on the River Stour. The city has a mild oceanic climate.
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Public asked to name next Archbishop of Canterbury The public is being given the chance to suggest who should be the next Archbishop of Canterbury, replacing Justin Welby, who resigned after a report found the Church of England covered up sexual abuse..Sky News - Published | |
Children's charity rejects Christmas donation from outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury A children's charity has rejected a Christmas donation from outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.Sky News - Published | |
Former archbishop of Canterbury George Carey quits as priest The former archbishop of Canterbury has quit as a priest after an investigation into the Church of England's handling of a sexual abuse case.Sky News - Published | |
Archbishop of Canterbury 'sorry' for hurt caused by his final speech in the Lords The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised "wholeheartedly for the hurt" his final speech in the House of Lords caused.Sky News - Published | |
Justin Welby says a 'head had to roll' after Church of England sexual abuse scandal The Archbishop of Canterbury said it was "clear" he had to quit after a damning review into the Church of England's handling of a sexual abuse scandal.Sky News - Published | |
Culture of fear and careerism stopped bishops calling for Archbishop to resign, says senior Church figureBishops refused to call for the Archbishop of Canterbury to resign because they were thinking about their own promotion prospects, one senior church figure believes.Sky News - Published | |
Why has Archbishop of Canterbury resigned and what happens next? The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has resigned after thousands of people signed a petition calling for him to step down.Sky News - Published | |
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resignsThe Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned after a report found the Church of England covered up sexual abuse by a barrister.Sky News - Published | |
Archbishop of Canterbury considered resigning over 'appalling' barrister abuse scandal Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has revealed he considered resigning after a report found the Church of England covered up sexual abuse by a barrister for years.Sky News - Published | |
Rosie Duffield resigns as Labour MP Rosie Duffield has resigned as the Labour MP for Canterbury.Sky News - Published | |
Police appeal for help in finding girl, 14, missing after 'boarding train with older male'A 14-year-old girl who has been missing from Canterbury since Monday is believed to have boarded a train with an older male, police have said.Sky News - Published | |
Essex close on Surrey by beating KentEssex are just two points behind Championship Division One leaders Surrey after beating Kent by an innings and 96 runs at Canterbury.BBC Sport - Published | |
Streeting 'welcomes' archbishop's call to scrap two-child benefit capLabour's shadow health secretary has said he "welcomes" an intervention by the Archbishop of Canterbury calling on the current government and Sir Keir Starmer to drop the two-child benefit cap.Sky News - Published | Archbishop of Canterbury criticises Israel over Palestinian Christian woman in detentionThe Archbishop of Canterbury has criticised Israel over the arrest of a young Palestinian Christian woman in the occupied West Bank.Sky News - Published |
'Moral responsibility' to change housing crisis 'blighting lives" of millions, says archbishopThe Archbishop of Canterbury has said the range of housing problems in England are "blighting the lives and futures of millions of people" and insisted there is a "moral responsibility" to change this.Sky News - Published | Church is not party political, archbishop will say amid Rwanda plan spatThe Archbishop of Canterbury will use his Easter sermon to say the church is not party political after facing criticism over his high-profile condemnation of the government's controversial Rwanda..Sky News - Published |
Archbishop of Canterbury set to highlight children 'surrounded by conflict' during Christmas sermonThe Archbishop of Canterbury will use his sermon on Christmas Day to highlight the suffering of children caught up in the Israel-Hamas war.Sky News - Published | Visa changes will harm family relationships, warns Archbishop of CanterburyChanges to visa rules in a drive to curb immigration numbers will have a "negative impact" on critical family relationships, the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned.Sky News - Published |
'Stop the boats' bill has 'too many problems for one speech' - Archbishop of CanterburyThe Archbishop of Canterbury has launched stinging criticisms of the government's Illegal Migration Bill - saying it has "too many problems for one speech".Sky News - Published | Archbishop of Canterbury expected to criticise government's small boats bill The Archbishop of Canterbury is expected to criticise the government's Illegal Migration Bill as the controversial legislation is debated in the House of Lords today.Sky News - Published |
'God save the King!': Charles III is crowned The King has been crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury in his historic coronation at Westminster Abbey.Sky News - Published | Archbishop 'scrupulous' in ensuring all faiths are respected at King's coronation service The Archbishop of Canterbury has been "scrupulous" in ensuring all faiths will be respected at the King's coronation service.Sky News - Published |
Former Archbishop of Canterbury says late Queen told him she 'can't resign' when he stepped down Former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey has revealed the late-Queen once told him she "can't resign" when he visited the palace to try to step down from the job, according to a new documentary.Sky News - Published | Archbishop of Canterbury to warn of 'divine justice' in Easter sermon "Those who oppress and subjugate others will face divine justice," the Archbishop of Canterbury will warn in his Easter sermon on Sunday morning.Sky News - Published |
Archbishop says it is 'disappointing' politicians have failed to resolve social care issue It is "disappointing" that politicians have failed to resolve the challenges facing the social care sector, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.Sky News - Published | Kent opener Compton signs new contract until 2024 Kent's Ben Compton signs a new contract to tie him to Canterbury until 2024.BBC Sport - Published |
Archbishop of Canterbury to remember those suffering amid cost of living crisis in Christmas sermon Those suffering "immense anxiety and hardship" amid the cost of living crisis will be remembered by the Archbishop of Canterbury in his Christmas sermon, due to be delivered later today.Sky News - Published | 'There's always a way forward,' says Archbishop on Harry and Meghan row The Archbishop of Canterbury says he hopes Harry and Meghan can "find a way forward" with the Royal Family, but said it has to be at the "right time".Sky News - Published |
'Control has become cruelty': Archbishop of Canterbury attacks government migrant policy The Archbishop of Canterbury launched a stinging attack on the government's treatment of migrants and asylum seekers, warning that "control has become cruelty".Sky News - Published | Fire rips through medieval village pub in Kent Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at a pub in Kent which was "historically used by pilgrims" heading to Canterbury.Sky News - Published |
England v India: Watch the best of Danni Wyatt's 65-run inningsWatch the best shots from Danni Wyatt's 65-run innings for England during their 88-run defeat by India in the second one-day international in Canterbury.BBC Sport - Published | England v India: Harmanpreet Kaur hits masterful century to lead India to ODI series winHarmanpreet Kaur hits a sublime 143 not out from 111 balls to guide India to an 88-run victory over England in the second one-day international at Canterbury.BBC Sport - Published |
England v India: Harmanpreet Kaur's 'sensational' 143 not out - best shotsWatch the best shots from Harmanpreet Kaur's "sensational" century as she closes the innings on 143 not out for India in their second ODI match against England at The Spitfire Ground in Canterbury.BBC Sport - Published | England v India: Harmanpreet Kaur hits six off Charlie Dean to reach half-centuryWatch India's Harmanpreet Kaur hit Charlie Dean for a six to bring up her half-century against England during the second ODI at The Spitfire Ground in Canterbury.BBC Sport - Published |
England v India: Kate Cross dismisses Shafali Verma with 'beautiful delivery'Watch as England's Kate Cross bowls a "beautiful delivery" to dismiss India's Shafali Verma for eight runs in the second ODI at The Spitfire Ground in Canterbury.BBC Sport - Published | 'We will meet again': Archbishop of Canterbury's sermon in full The Archbishop of Canterbury told attendees of the Queen's state funeral that grief felt across the world arises from the late monarch's "abundant life and loving service, now gone from us".Sky News - Published |
'His sense of duty is equal to the Queen': Archbishop of Canterbury praises King Charles The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he will miss the Queen "hugely", as he praised King Charles for having "the sense of service and duty, that is the equal of her late Majesty's".Sky News - Published | Queen's 'stoicism' after Prince Philip's death was 'flawless', Archbishop says The Archbishop of Canterbury has said the Queen's stoic example to the country after Prince Philip's death was "flawless" - and revealed he was "terrified" preaching before her for the first time.Sky News - Published |
Queen was 'fully entitled' to go to Prince Philip's memorial with Prince Andrew, says Archbishop of CanterburyThe Queen was "fully entitled" to have been accompanied by Prince Andrew at the memorial service for Prince Philip, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.Sky News - Published | Archbishop to miss Jubilee service after catching COVID and pneumonia The Archbishop of Canterbury will miss the Queen's Platinum Jubilee service because he has coronavirus and mild pneumonia.Sky News - Published |
PM hits back at Archbishop of Canterbury for criticising Rwanda asylum plan Boris Johnson has hit back at Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby over his criticism of sending illegal migrants to Rwanda, claiming the top clergy should be condemning Vladimir Putin instead.Sky News - Published | Archbishop of Canterbury hits out at Rwanda asylum scheme, saying it is ungodly The government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is "opposite the nature of God", the Archbishop of Canterbury will say.Sky News - Published |
