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  2. The archbishop of Canterbury is the senior bishop and a principal leader of the Church of England, the ceremonial head of the worldwide Anglican Communion and the bishop of the Diocese of Canterbury. The current archbishop is Justin Welby, who was enthroned at Canterbury Cathedral on 21 March 2013.

  3. May 27, 2024 · Justin Welby became the 105th archbishop of Canterbury in 2013. He is the leader of the Anglican Communion, the worldwide body of Anglican Christian churches in communion with the see of Canterbury. During his tenure, he sought to reconcile traditionalists and liberals.

  4. Today the archbishop has four main roles: He is the diocesan bishop of the Diocese of Canterbury, which covers the east of the County of Kent and the extreme north-east of Surrey. Founded by Augustine of Canterbury in 597, it is the oldest bishopric in the English church.

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  5. 27/05/2024. Latest news and statements. Read all the latest news and statements from the Archbishop of Canterbury. Read here. The Archbishops' Commissions. The Archbishops have established Commissions which have as their remit consideration of aspects of life in England today. Learn more. Share this page. Email this page. Print this page.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Justin_WelbyJustin Welby - Wikipedia

    Justin Portal Welby GCVO (born 6 January 1956) is a British Anglican bishop who, since 2013, has been the 105th archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England. Welby was previously the vicar of Southam in Warwickshire, [2] and later served as Dean of Liverpool and Bishop of Durham. [3]

  7. Archbishop Justin has had a passion for reconciliation and peace-making ever since. He was Dean of Liverpool from 2007 to 2011 and Bishop of Durham from 2011 to 2012, before being announced as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury in late 2012.

  8. Feb 2, 2023 · The Rt Revd David Urquhart has been announced as the new Bishop to the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, taking over from Bishop Emma Ineson who has been appointed Bishop of Kensington.

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