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Justin Welby

Justin Welby

Former Archbishop of Canterbury (105th)

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Notable Quotes

"I must take personal and institutional responsibility for failing to properly report the abuse. I hope this decision makes clear how seriously the Church of England understands the need for change."

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First woman leads the Church of England

Rule Changes

Resigned November 2024 over abuse scandal handling

For 1,400 years, only men held the position of Archbishop of Canterbury. On January 28, 2026, Dame Sarah Mullally's legal confirmation at St Paul's Cathedral ended that streak, making her the 106th person—and first woman—to lead the Church of England. She now serves as symbolic head of the global Anglican Communion's 85 million members across 165 countries.

Updated Jan 31