Anglican Head Visits European Institutions in Brussels
The spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion, Dr Rowan Williams last week visited the European Institutions in Brussels.
Posted: Wednesday, November 9 , 2005, 10:11 (UK)

The spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion, Dr Rowan Williams last week visited the European Institutions in Brussels. The historic visit concluded with a meeting between the Archbishop of Canterbury and the President of the Commission, President José Manuel Durão Barrosa on Tuesday afternoon.

Archbishop Williams took part in a three day visit, in which he held various meetings and consultations with politicians and officials from the European institutions.

In addition, Dr Williams delivered a major lecture – Religion, culture, diversity and tolerance – shaping the new Europe.

The visit has come just two months after Dr Williams spoke to political and religious leaders in Lyon at a conference arranged by Sant’ Egidio. At that address, the archbishop spoke on questions raised of the European political institutions by faith communities. He also took part in a forum discussing the future of Europe. Story