The Latest Breaking News from Justin Welby

Pope Francis next week heads to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan, two countries grappling with conflict and profound poverty, in what will be his third visit to sub-Saharan Africa since he became pope in 2013.

Stephen Cottrell and Justin Welby launch sweeping plan to reform how vulnerable people are looked after

Move follows bishops’ refusal to back gay marriage while blessings to be on voluntary basis for clergy

In August, the TV presenter and comedian criticised Justin Welby for reaffirming a resolution that states marriage is ‘between a man and a woman’.

Archbishop of Canterbury’s position differs from that of archbishop of York, who says he will offer personal blessings

Plans to allow such blessings for the first time were outlined earlier this week, but the position on gay marriage will not change and same-sex couples will still be unable to marry at church

The Archbishop of Canterbury said he had taken the decision due to his pastoral care and responsibility to the whole church.

After the legalisation of same-sex marriage, I attended the gorgeous wedding of two friends in the crypt of the House of Lords. It was a straight event but the bride wore gold Vivienne Westwood and the chaplain barely blinked an eye at a succession of gay bridesmen walking her down…

The Church of England will bless same-sex couples and issue an apology to LGBTQ+ people but won't allow gay marriage in church, under new proposals on their position on sexuality