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Justin Portal Welby GCVO (born 6 January 1956) is an Anglican bishop who since 2013 is the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England. After an 11-year career in the oil industry, Welby trained for ordination at St John's College, Durham.
6 days ago · 12 November 2024. Justin Welby has resigned as Archbishop of Canterbury after facing increasing pressure to stand down over his failure to report prolific child abuser John Smyth. Here are the ...
5 days ago · Justin Welby was the 105th archbishop of Canterbury, serving from 2013 until his resignation in 2024. He was the leader of the Anglican Communion, the worldwide body of Anglican Christian churches in communion with the see of Canterbury.
5 days ago · The leader of the Church of England Justin Welby resigned after pressure had grown following the publication of a report into a serial child abuser linked to the institution. The report found that the church had known about allegations of abuse against John Smyth since 1982, and Welby had known since 2013, but had failed to report Smyth to authorities when he was informed.
6 days ago · Jane and Gavin (right) Welby at the Christening of their son, Justin Welby in 1956. Credit: PA Family history . A DNA test revealed that Mr Welby's biological father was the late Sir Anthony ...
5 days ago · Justin Welby was set to retire in 2026. (AP: Richard Heathcote/Pool) The Archbishop of Canterbury is the head of the Church of England and is traditionally seen as the spiritual leader of the ...
5 days ago · Justin Welby, 68, resigned on Tuesday, five days after the independent Makin Report singled him out for criticism over his handling of abuse allegations dating back to the 1970s. Here is what you...
