The Crown Nominations Commission begins their work of choosing the next Archbishop of Canterbury next week. Andrew Brown, writing in the Guardian, summarizes the process including a run-down of possible candidates and what’s ahead for the next Archbishop.
An Eton-educated former oil executive has emerged as the unlikely frontrunner to succeed Rowan Williams as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Justin Welby has been a bishop for less than a year, but senior Anglican sources claim the committee responsible for making the appointment is preparing to overlook his inexperience to recommend him for the Church of England’s top job . – Sunday Times of London
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We don’t know who is going to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury, and we know little about several of the most frequently mentioned names. That’s why we find Laura Sykes’ ongoing evaluation of the field so helpful. Visit Lay Anglicana and have a look.
You can not only see the current line the bookmakers have on who might be the next Archbishop of Canterbury but you can look at the history of those odds.
The Primates write that they “expect to be consulted on this decision of great importance for the Communion.”
As Rowan Williams steps down from the office of Archbishop of Canterbury to return to academics, Mark Chapman offers his thoughts about Williams’ time. From
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