Britain's government says a new leader of the Church of England has been selected -- former businessman and current Bishop of Durham Justin Welby.
Prime Minister David Cameron's office made the announcement Friday, after a long wait for the selection of a successor to the outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams.
Welby is against gay marriage but supports ordination of female bishops -- two issues that have divided the Anglican church. He spent years in the oil business before joining the ministry and rapidly ascending through its ranks. He has spent only a year as a bishop.
Prime Minister David Cameron's office made the announcement Friday, after a long wait for the selection of a successor to the outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams.
Downing Street is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Welby as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury bit.ly/RJ340c #newABC
— UK Prime Minister (@Number10gov) November 9, 2012
Welby is against gay marriage but supports ordination of female bishops -- two issues that have divided the Anglican church. He spent years in the oil business before joining the ministry and rapidly ascending through its ranks. He has spent only a year as a bishop.