Abp. Justin Welby
1956-
Archbishops Justin Welby and Vincent Nichols
Archbishops Justin Welby and Vincent Nichols
Still photo from video address to GAFCON by Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby
Still photo from video address to GAFCON by Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby ~ 2013
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Williams standing outside Lambeth Palace
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Williams standing outside Lambeth Palace ~ 2013
Archbishop Welby reading his address to Pope Francis
Archbishop Welby reading his address to Pope Francis ~ 14 June 2013
Pope Francis and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby walking within the Vatican during the Archbishop's visit
Pope Francis and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby walking within the Vatican during the Archbishop's visit ~ 14 June 2013
Archbishop Justin Welby and Pope Francis greeting
Archbishop Justin Welby and Pope Francis greeting ~ 14 June 2013
Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin Welby laughing
Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin Welby laughing ~ 14 June 2013
Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby during his visit to Pope Francis
Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby during his visit to Pope Francis ~ 14 June 2013
Archbishop Welby and Pope Francis at prayer together
Archbishop Welby and Pope Francis at prayer together ~ 14 June 2013
Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin Welby greet during visit to Rome
Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin Welby greet during visit to Rome ~ 14 June 2013
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby greets Pope Francis during visit to Rome
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby greets Pope Francis during visit to Rome ~ 14 June 2013
Archbishop Welby sitting with Pope Francis
Archbishop Welby sitting with Pope Francis ~ 14 June 2013
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby greets Pope Francis during visit to Rome
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby greets Pope Francis during visit to Rome ~ 14 June 2013
Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury, England, spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion, is pictured in Rome
Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury, England, spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion, is pictured in Rome. Photo credit: Paul Haring/CNS ~ 14 June 2013
Archbishop Justin Welby and Pope Francis share a laugh during their first visit
Archbishop Justin Welby and Pope Francis share a laugh during their first visit ~ 14 June 2013
Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, visited Rome for a fraternal visit to Pope Francis, June 13-17, 2014.
Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, visited Rome for a fraternal visit to Pope Francis, June 13-17, 2014. ~ 2014
Archbishops Justin Welby and Vincent Nichols
Archbishops Justin Welby and Vincent Nichols ~ 2014
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Archbishop's XI
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Archbishop's XI. Photo credit: Church Times ~ 2015
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby with the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Pope Francis at an ecumenical prayer for peace service in Assisi
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby with the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Pope Francis at an ecumenical prayer for peace service in Assisi. Photo credit: Vatican Television/Radio Vaticana ~ 20 Sept. 2016
Pope Francis gave Archbishop Justin Welby a replica of the Crozier of St. Gregory the Great
Pope Francis gave Archbishop Justin Welby a replica of the Crozier of St. Gregory the Great ~ 5 Oct. 2016
Archbishop Justin Welby and Pope Francis stand together in front of the congregation at the Vespers at San Gregorio al Celio
Archbishop Justin Welby and Pope Francis stand together in front of the congregation at the Vespers at San Gregorio al Celio ~ 5 Oct. 2016
Archbishop Justin Welby commissions Archbishop Donald Bolen, co-chair of IARCCUM, at the Vespers in San Gregorio al Celio
Archbishop Justin Welby commissions Archbishop Donald Bolen, co-chair of IARCCUM, at the Vespers in San Gregorio al Celio ~ 5 Oct. 2016
Archbishop Justin Welby speaking at the symposium at the Gregorian University
Archbishop Justin Welby speaking at the symposium at the Gregorian University ~ 5 Oct. 2016
Archbishop Justin Welby commissions Archbishop Donald Bolen, co-chair of IARCCUM, at the Vespers in San Gregorio al Celio
Archbishop Justin Welby commissions Archbishop Donald Bolen, co-chair of IARCCUM, at the Vespers in San Gregorio al Celio ~ 5 Oct. 2016
Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin Welby entering San Gregorio al Celio for Vespers with the IARCCUM bishops
Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin Welby entering San Gregorio al Celio for Vespers with the IARCCUM bishops ~ 5 Oct. 2016
Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin Welby stop to pray at the throne of St. Gregory during the recessional after Vespers at San Gregorio al Celio
Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin Welby stop to pray at the throne of St. Gregory during the recessional after Vespers at San Gregorio al Celio. Photo credit: Rev. Amanda Currie ~ 5 Oct. 2016
Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin Welby share a word and embrace during the Vespers at San Gregorio al Celio
Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin Welby share a word and embrace during the Vespers at San Gregorio al Celio. Photo credit: L'Osservatore Romano ~ 5 Oct. 2016
Archbishop Justin Welby greeting Bishop John Bauerschmidt during the ecumenical vespers at San Gregorio al Celio
Archbishop Justin Welby greeting Bishop John Bauerschmidt during the ecumenical vespers at San Gregorio al Celio. Photo credit: L'Osservatore Romano ~ 5 Oct. 2016
Archbishop Justin Welby and Pope Francis entering San Gregorio al Celio for the ecumenical vespers
Archbishop Justin Welby and Pope Francis entering San Gregorio al Celio for the ecumenical vespers. Photo credit: Bishop John Bauerschmidt ~ 5 Oct. 2016
Pope Francis greeting Bishop John Bauerschmidt during the ecumenical vespers at San Gregorio al Celio
Pope Francis greeting Bishop John Bauerschmidt during the ecumenical vespers at San Gregorio al Celio ~ 5 Oct. 2016
Final Benediction at the Ecumenical Vespers at San Gregorio al Celio
Final Benediction at the Ecumenical Vespers at San Gregorio al Celio. Photo credit: CNS/Paul Haring ~ 5 Oct. 2016
Archbishop Justin Welby gave Pope Francis a cross of nails from Coventry Cathedral
Archbishop Justin Welby gave Pope Francis a cross of nails from Coventry Cathedral. Photo credit: ACNS ~ 5 Oct. 2016
Commissioning of the IARCCUM bishops by Archbishop Justin Welby and Pope Francis
Commissioning of the IARCCUM bishops by Archbishop Justin Welby and Pope Francis. Photo credit: Vatican Television ~ 5 Oct. 2016
Archbishop Justin Welby preaches at Ecumenical Vespers at the Oratory of San Francesco Saverio 'del Caravita'
Archbishop Justin Welby preaches at Ecumenical Vespers at the Oratory of San Francesco Saverio 'del Caravita'. Photo credit: ACR ~ 6 Oct. 2016
Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, met with IARCCUM at the offices of the PCPCU on October 6, 2016 immediately after his visit with Pope Francis
Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, met with IARCCUM at the offices of the PCPCU on October 6, 2016 immediately after his visit with Pope Francis. Photo credit: ACO ~ 6 Oct. 2016
Archbishop Bernard Ntahoturi is installed as Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome
Archbishop Bernard Ntahoturi is installed as Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome. Photo credit: ACR ~ 26 Oct. 2017
The service concluded with a solemn blessing given together by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop Bernard and Archbishop Paul Gallagher
The service concluded with a solemn blessing given together by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop Bernard and Archbishop Paul Gallagher. Photo credit: ACR ~ 26 Oct. 2017
Pope Francis greets Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby during a private audience at the Vatican Oct. 27, 2017
Pope Francis greets Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby during a private audience at the Vatican Oct. 27, 2017. Photo credit: CNS/L'Osservatore Romano ~ 27 Oct. 2017
Pope Francis greets Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby during a private audience at the Vatican Oct. 27, 2017
Pope Francis greets Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby during a private audience at the Vatican Oct. 27, 2017. Photo credit: CNS/L'Osservatore Romano ~ 27 Oct. 2017
A service to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation was held at Westminster Abbey, London. From left: the LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge, the Reverend Isabelle Hamley, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the PCPCU Secretary Bishop Dr. Brian Farrell, the Dean of Westminster Rev. Dr John Hall
A service to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation was held at Westminster Abbey, London. From left: the LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge, the Reverend Isabelle Hamley, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the PCPCU Secretary Bishop Dr. Brian Farrell, the Dean of Westminster Rev. Dr John Hall. Photo credit: Andrew Dunsmore/Westminster Abbey ~ 31 Oct. 2017
Archbishop Justin Welby addresses the General Assembly of the Conference of European Churches in Novi Sad, Serbia
Archbishop Justin Welby addresses the General Assembly of the Conference of European Churches in Novi Sad, Serbia. Photo credit: Albin Hillert/CEC ~ 2 June 2018
The choir of Hereford Cathedral was invited to join the choir of the Sistine Chapel on the steps of St Peter's, Rome, to sing for the two-hour St Peter's mass on 29 June 2018. The Dean of Hereford Cathedral, the Very Revd Michael Tavinor said: 'We felt today that we were playing our small part for the cause of Christian unity. Those choirboys will be telling their grandchildren about the day they came to Rome and sang for the Pope. It will always be with them'
The choir of Hereford Cathedral was invited to join the choir of the Sistine Chapel on the steps of St Peter's, Rome, to sing for the two-hour St Peter's mass on 29 June 2018. The Dean of Hereford Cathedral, the Very Revd Michael Tavinor said: 'We felt today that we were playing our small part for the cause of Christian unity. Those choirboys will be telling their grandchildren about the day they came to Rome and sang for the Pope. It will always be with them'. Photo credit: Hereford Cathedral ~ 29 June 2018
The Revd Dr Will Adam with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby
The Revd Dr Will Adam with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. Photo credit: Lambeth Palace ~ 2019
On April 10 and 11, Pope Francis, Archbishop Justin Welby, and Rev. John Chalmers (Church of Scotland) led a retreat for the political and religious leaders of South Sudan
On April 10 and 11, Pope Francis, Archbishop Justin Welby, and Rev. John Chalmers (Church of Scotland) led a retreat for the political and religious leaders of South Sudan. Photo credit: Servizio Fotografico - Vatican Media ~ 10 Apr. 2019
On April 10 and 11, Pope Francis, Archbishop Justin Welby, and Rev. John Chalmers (Church of Scotland) led a retreat for the political and religious leaders of South Sudan
On April 10 and 11, Pope Francis, Archbishop Justin Welby, and Rev. John Chalmers (Church of Scotland) led a retreat for the political and religious leaders of South Sudan. Photo credit: Servizio Fotografico - Vatican Media ~ 10 Apr. 2019
A new Communion-wide Eucharistic liturgy prepared by the Task Group was used for the first time during a service for Primates on the shores of the River Jordan
A new Communion-wide Eucharistic liturgy prepared by the Task Group was used for the first time during a service for Primates on the shores of the River Jordan. Photo credit: Alex Baker/ACNS ~ Jan. 2020
The Anglican Primates gathered on the banks of the Jordan River to celebrate the Eucharist
The Anglican Primates gathered on the banks of the Jordan River to celebrate the Eucharist. Photo credit: ACNS ~ Jan. 2020
The Archbishop of Canterbury blesses the primates with water taken from the Jordan river
The Archbishop of Canterbury blesses the primates with water taken from the Jordan river. Photo credit: ACNS ~ Jan. 2020
Cardinal Vincent Nichols welcomes Archbishop Justin Welby to Westminster Cathedral on the first day of re-opening after the COVID-19 shutdown
Cardinal Vincent Nichols welcomes Archbishop Justin Welby to Westminster Cathedral on the first day of re-opening after the COVID-19 shutdown. Photo credit: Mazur/CBCEW.org.uk ~ 15 June 2020
Archbishop Justin Welby and Cardinal Vincent Nichols pray at the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor in Westminster Abbey on the first day of re-opening after the COVID-19 shutdown
Archbishop Justin Welby and Cardinal Vincent Nichols pray at the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor in Westminster Abbey on the first day of re-opening after the COVID-19 shutdown. Photo credit: Mazur/CBCEW.org.uk ~ 15 June 2020
Archbishop Justin Welby and Cardinal Vincent Nichols pray at the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor in Westminster Abbey on the first day of re-opening after the COVID-19 shutdown
Archbishop Justin Welby and Cardinal Vincent Nichols pray at the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor in Westminster Abbey on the first day of re-opening after the COVID-19 shutdown. Photo credit: Mazur/CBCEW.org.uk ~ 15 June 2020
Archbishop Justin Welby and Cardinal Vincent Nichols entering Westminster Abbey on the first day of re-opening after the COVID-19 shutdown
Archbishop Justin Welby and Cardinal Vincent Nichols entering Westminster Abbey on the first day of re-opening after the COVID-19 shutdown. Photo credit: Mazur/CBCEW.org.uk ~ 15 June 2020
Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Archbishop Justin Welby walking from Westminster Cathedral to Westminster Abbey
Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Archbishop Justin Welby walking from Westminster Cathedral to Westminster Abbey. Photo credit: Mazur/CBCEW.org.uk ~ 15 June 2020
Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Archbishop Justin Welby praying at Westminster Cathedral on the first day of re-opening after COVID-19 shutdown
Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Archbishop Justin Welby praying at Westminster Cathedral on the first day of re-opening after COVID-19 shutdown. Photo credit: Mazur/CBCEW.org.uk ~ 15 June 2020
Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Archbishop Justin Welby praying at Westminster Cathedral on the first day of re-opening after COVID-19 shutdown
Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Archbishop Justin Welby praying at Westminster Cathedral on the first day of re-opening after COVID-19 shutdown. Photo credit: Mazur/CBCEW.org.uk ~ 15 June 2020
Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Archbishop Justin Welby praying at Westminster Cathedral on the first day of re-opening after COVID-19 shutdown
Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Archbishop Justin Welby praying at Westminster Cathedral on the first day of re-opening after COVID-19 shutdown. Photo credit: Mazur/CBCEW.org.uk ~ 15 June 2020
Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Archbishop Justin Welby walk down the aisle of Westminster Cathedral
Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Archbishop Justin Welby walk down the aisle of Westminster Cathedral. Photo credit: Mazur/CBCEW.org.uk ~ 15 June 2020
Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Archbishop Justin Welby walk down the aisle of Westminster Cathedral
Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Archbishop Justin Welby walk down the aisle of Westminster Cathedral. Photo credit: Mazur/CBCEW.org.uk ~ 15 June 2020
The Archbishop of Canterbury has announced the rescheduling of the Lambeth Conference originally planned for 2020
The Archbishop of Canterbury has announced the rescheduling of the Lambeth Conference originally planned for 2020. Photo credit: LambethConference.org ~ 6 July 2020

born in London, 1956; ordained deacon 1992, priest 1993, bishop 2011; Bishop of Durham (2011-2013); Archbishop of Canterbury (2013-)

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