Search begins for new Archbishop of Canterbury

Archbishop of Canterbury

from Religion Media Centre

The final three members of the commission to appoint the next Archbishop of Canterbury have been announced.

The selection of the Rev Estella Last, David Berry and Sally-Ann Marks, who represent the diocese of Canterbury, followed a dispute over process.

This completes the membership of the Canterbury Crown Nominations Commission, which will convene for its first meeting this month, followed by at least two further meetings, with the announcement of the next archbishop expected this autumn.

It had been expected members would meet three times this year and its decision would be announced by Christmas.

The full list of members is here.

Read also: The ridiculous process of finding a new head of the CofE by Marcus Walker, The Critic

Process, representation, and the next Archbishop of Canterbury by Andrew Goddard, Psephizo