Archbishop of Canterbury

Sarah Mullally Named First Woman Archbishop Of Canterbury In Church Of England History

The Church of England has been without someone in the top job for almost a year after Justin Welby resigned over a safeguarding scandal following a report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church faulted him for not reporting the matter to the police.

Oct 03, 2025, 21:48 PM IST

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby reveals he was born illegitimate

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has confirmed that he is the illegitimate son of a one-time private secretary to Winston Churchill, after a newspaper reported the discovery late Friday.

Apr 09, 2016, 07:13 AM IST

Anglican leader offers cottage for refugees

 The Archbishop of Canterbury has offered to host one or two refugee families in a four-bedroom cottage on the grounds of his Lambeth Palace residence in London, a spokeswoman said on Sunday.

Sep 20, 2015, 05:13 AM IST

Anglican Church to discuss looser global ties due to internal splits

 The Archbishop of Canterbury has called a meeting of leading bishops to discuss loosening the Anglican Church`s global structure due to growing differences over homosexuality and female bishops.

Sep 17, 2015, 02:28 AM IST