The archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, Thabo Makgoba, was thought to have what it takes, but he too became embroiled in the abuse scandal that was Welby’s undoing.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the most senior leader in the Church of England, has resigned over his handling of a child abuse case, according to his official account.

The Most Rev. Justin Welby, archbishop of Canterbury, in London, last year. He has held his position since 2013, and was scheduled to retire in 2026.

“A DISCERNMENT process rather than a selection process” is how the chairman of the Canterbury Crown Nominations Commission ...

When Pope Francis died in April leaving the Catholic Church leaderless, it entered a state the Church of England had already ...

The Archbishop of Canterbury, spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion, has resigned over his handling of a sex abuse scandal. An investigation found that Justin Welby failed to inform ...

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby listens to debate at the General Synod in London on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) **FILE** Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby listens … ...

The Archbishop of Canterbury is a member of the House of Lords by virtue of the office. Traditionally, retired archbishops have been awarded life peerages to maintain their seats.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the most senior cleric in the Church of England, is under mounting pressure to resign after a damning report accused him of failing to take sufficient action ...

Insiders describe the selection process as a “bit desperate” and an “impossible ask”. The job itself is enormously ...

Do we actually need a new Archbishop of Canterbury? - COMMENT: Nearly six months after Justin Welby stepped down, it is time ...

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby conducts a church service with Anglicans in Harare, Zimbabwe, April, 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi, File) An intriguing candidate would be Guli ...