Archive: Rowan Williams

Cameron: Church of England needs to 'get with the programme'

Outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams said decision had cost Church credibility

David Cameron has refused to intervene after the Church of England voted against allowing women to be appointed as bishops.

Welby to replace Williams as new Archbishop of Canterbury

Profile: Church of England's next Archbishop of Canterbury, Bishop Justin Welby

Cameron: Williams guided church through times of change

Comment: Welby is well suited to walk a difficult path ahead

The church, No 10 and the people will welcome this opportunity to hit the reset button.

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Welby to replace Williams as new Archbishop of Canterbury

A new Archbishop of Canterbury for the Church of England

Bishop Justin Welby has been named as the next head of the Anglican Church, Downing Street has confirmed.

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Exit interview: Williams attacks 'aspirational waffle' of big society

Into that good night: Williams still up for a fight as he prepares to step down.

Rowan Williams plans to leave office with a ferocious attack on David Cameron's 'big society', extracts from his new book reveal.

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Sentamu makes traditionalist pitch with 'aggressive atheism' attack

The man who would be Archbishop: Sentamu issues traditionalist message

Dr John Sentamu cemented his position as the leading traditionalist candidate in the race to lead the Church of England with a speech attacking "aggressive atheism" yesterday.

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The battle for the Archbishop: Tories demand traditional candidate

While he had many critics, Rowan Williams managed to keep the church together during a uniquely difficult period.

Tory backbenchers are demanding a traditionalist figure to replace Rowan Williams as Archbishop of Canterbury, amid growing anger about gay marriage.

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Cameron: Williams guided church through times of change

Prime minister David Cameron praises Dr Rowan Williams, who has announced his resignation as Archbishop of Canterbury:

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Miliband: Williams has been an outstanding Archbishop of Canterbury

Labour leader Ed Miliband praises outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams, who announced his resignation earlier today:

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Williams: Quitting has not been an easy decision

Outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams announces his intention to resign from the post at the end of the year:

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The 'Occupy' effect: Bishops launch attack on welfare reform

United approach? Protesters and the Church are starting to sing from the same hymn sheet.

The Church of England has gone on the attack against welfare reform, in a further sign that the Occupy movement has prompted a more radical outlook among religious leaders.

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