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Justin Welby is new archbishop of Canterbury

FP Archives November 9, 2012, 16:51:22 IST

Britain’s government says the Bishop of Durham Justin Welby has been appointed as the next archbishop of Canterbury, leader of the Church of England.

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Justin Welby is new archbishop of Canterbury

London: Britain’s government says the Bishop of Durham Justin Welby has been appointed as the next archbishop of Canterbury, leader of the Church of England. [caption id=“attachment_520792” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Justin Welby. Reuters[/caption] Welby, 56, a fast-rising priest with only a year’s experience as a bishop, has been chosen to succeed the retiring Rowan Williams. The former oil executive is known for his business expertise and work on conflict resolution in Africa. AP

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