Archbishop of Canterbury

Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally - called to be the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
Bringing confidence in the Gospel and offering Christian hope and hospitality

23/08/2026

It is a joy to be in Burundi for the Installation of the Most Revd Eraste Bigirimana, the sixth Archbishop and Primate of the Province of the Anglican Church of Burundi. Archbishop Eraste, my brother in Christ, I pray for you as you embark on this ministry, guided by the God who has called and commissioned you.

Archbishops are called to share in the ministry of the Gospel of Christ, proclaiming His promise of hope and eternal life in a world of death and despair. May Christ strengthen you to confidently live out this vocation, and may He guide you in building deeper and closer relationships with our neighbours across this nation, and our brothers and sisters around the global Anglican Communion.

I am deeply grateful to Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit for his welcome and hospitality in Nairobi today. We spoke of our s...
22/08/2026

I am deeply grateful to Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit for his welcome and hospitality in Nairobi today. We spoke of our shared vocation to follow Christ and to boldly proclaim the gospel. It was also a privilege to join him in planting a tree at his official residence. I continue to pray for him and the The Anglican Church of Kenya, that they would witness God at work in that nation, and know the joy and peace that is found in walking with Christ.

20/08/2026

It is so important that we champion working class voices, and encourage people from all backgrounds to explore vocations in the Church of England.

It was a privilege to welcome members of the Working Class Strategy Formation Advisory Group to Lambeth Palace, and hear about the work being done to make the church a richer and more diverse place. I look forward to partnering with the group and supporting this vital ministry.

06/08/2026

Our closing Eucharist in Yaoundé was a beautiful way to bring our time in Cameroon to an end.

As I reflected on these past days, I gave thanks for the warmth of the welcome I received, the faith I witnessed, and the many people serving their communities with generosity, courage and hope.

I will take the people of Cameroon with me and continue to pray for them. I will pray for genuine dialogue and lasting peace for Cameroon, whose people have suffered for too long.

And I will particularly pray for the Anglican Diocese of Cameroon. Stay firm in the faith and keep trusting in Jesus Christ - who is with you always!

02/08/2026

What a joy to worship with Anglicans in Douala today, and to preach the Gospel that is good news for us all.

My brothers and sisters, nothing can separate you from the love of God in Jesus Christ. I pray you know that in your sorrows and your joys, God is faithful to you.

01/08/2026

It was very good to visit the Biaka Foundation in Buea, Cameroon, today.

The Biaka Foundation continues the legacy of Dr Lawrence Biaka through its hospital, university and community outreach. They provide healthcare, training and practical support to communities across Cameroon, including those in rural and underserved areas.

It was inspiring to see Christian faith expressed in such practical ways. Caring for the sick, supporting families and serving those most in need.

I give thanks to God for the compassion, dedication and hope I saw today.

01/08/2026

It’s a great joy to be in Cameroon.

As a pastor and shepherd, I’ve come to be alongside the Anglican faithful, and assure them they are not forgotten.

I bring with me the prayers of our global Anglican family. I look forward to being alongside our beloved brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Cameroon - to accompany them, encourage them, and hear about their lives in this land.

In a time of terrible conflicts around the world, and suffering here in Cameroon, I come with the message of the Gospel. This is always a message of peace. It is always about the infinite value of every person made in God’s image. And it is always about the hope we have in Christ - who rose from the dead to bring us new life.

Please pray for the Church here and for the people of Cameroon. May these coming days be a blessing and encouragement to us all - and renew our commitment to be bearers of the good news we have in Jesus Christ.

30/07/2026

Today I visited Cape Coast Castle. Seeing the horrific conditions that thousands of people were kept in, it is impossible not to feel the weight of the immense evil that drove the transatlantic slave trade.

We have a God who loves each one of us, who created each of us with an individual value and worth, and yet that was not recognised here.

I pray not only in lament for the Church’s involvement in the slave trade, but also for hope - hope that the God of healing can bring justice and reconciliation to all who are still impacted by its legacy.

In the name of Jesus Christ, who came to set people free, I pray that we have the courage to continue our journey of repentance, and to strive for a world in which all of God's children are treated with dignity.

It was a great honour to have an audience with the King of the Ashanti Kingdom in Kumasi today. I thanked His Majesty fo...
29/07/2026

It was a great honour to have an audience with the King of the Ashanti Kingdom in Kumasi today.

I thanked His Majesty for his support for the Church of Ghana and for the Ghanaian people. We reflected on our shared Anglican faith, and our shared calling as fellow pilgrims in the way of Jesus Christ.

Thank you, Your Majesty, for your hospitality and for this time of conversation, prayer and worship together.

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