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Justin Welby is new archbishop of Canterbury
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.
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
First Published:Nov 09, 2012, 16:51:22 IST
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