Archbishop Justin Welby
2013-2024
Pope Francis gives a gift to Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury during a meeting with Anglican primates in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican. The Pope's gift to Archbishop Welby was a bronze icon of the Mother of God, in the style of the image in Santa Maria Maggiore before which Pope Francis prays before and after all his trips, Maria Salus Populi Romani
Pope Francis gives a gift to Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury during a meeting with Anglican primates in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican. The Pope’s gift to Archbishop Welby was a bronze icon of the Mother of God, in the style of the image in Santa Maria Maggiore before which Pope Francis prays before and after all his trips, Maria Salus Populi Romani. Photo: CNS/Vatican Media. (2 May 2024)
The Archbishop of Canterbury preaches at San Bartolomeo – a church dedicated to the memory of 20th and 21st Century Martyrs in Rome - as part of the ecumenical summit 'Growing Together'
The Archbishop of Canterbury preaches at San Bartolomeo – a church dedicated to the memory of 20th and 21st Century Martyrs in Rome – as part of the ecumenical summit ‘Growing Together’. Photo: Neil Turner/IARCCUM. (25 Jan. 2024)
The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, officiates during a service of Holy Eucharist on the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul at the Basilica di San Bartolomeo all’Isola Tiberius, Rome during IARCCUM Growing Together Ecumenical Summit in Rome
The Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, officiates during a service of Holy Eucharist on the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul at the Basilica di San Bartolomeo all’Isola Tiberius, Rome during IARCCUM Growing Together Ecumenical Summit in Rome. Photo: Neil Turner/IARCCUM. (25 Jan. 2024)
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby addressed the WCC Assembly during the thematic plenary on Christian unity
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby addressed the WCC Assembly during the thematic plenary on Christian unity. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC. (7 Sept. 2022)
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby addressed the WCC Assembly during the thematic plenary on Christian unity
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby addressed the WCC Assembly during the thematic plenary on Christian unity. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC. (7 Sept. 2022)
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby addressed the WCC Assembly during the thematic plenary on Christian unity
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby addressed the WCC Assembly during the thematic plenary on Christian unity. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC. (7 Sept. 2022)
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby addressed the WCC Assembly during the thematic plenary on Christian unity
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby addressed the WCC Assembly during the thematic plenary on Christian unity. Photo: Sean Hawkey/WCC. (7 Sept. 2022)
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby addressed the WCC Assembly during the thematic plenary on Christian unity
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby addressed the WCC Assembly during the thematic plenary on Christian unity. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC. (7 Sept. 2022)
The Secretary General-Designate of the Anglican Communion, Bishop Anthony Poggo; the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby; and the Director-Designate of the Anglican Communion's Unity, Faith & Order department, Dr Christopher Wells
The Secretary General-Designate of the Anglican Communion, Bishop Anthony Poggo; the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby; and the Director-Designate of the Anglican Communion’s Unity, Faith & Order department, Dr Christopher Wells. Photo: Andrew Baker/ACNS. (7 Aug. 2022)
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: LambethConference.org. (6 July 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Mazur/CBCEW.org.uk. (15 June 2020)
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: 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: 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: ACNS. (Jan. 2020)
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: CNS/Vatican Media. (11 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: 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: Servizio Fotografico/Vatican Media. (10 Apr. 2019)
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: Lambeth Palace. (2019)
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: Hereford Cathedral. (29 June 2018)
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: Albin Hillert/CEC. (2 June 2018)
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: Andrew Dunsmore/Westminster Abbey. (31 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: 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: CNS/L’Osservatore Romano. (27 Oct. 2017)
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: 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: ACR. (26 Oct. 2017)
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: ACO. (6 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: ACR. (6 Oct. 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Paul Haring/CNS. (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: Vatican Television. (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: ACNS. (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. (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: Reuters. (5 Oct. 2016)
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: Vatican Television/Radio Vaticana. (20 Sept. 2016)
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Archbishop's XI
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Archbishop’s XI. Photo: Church Times. (2015)
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)
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 Welby and Pope Francis at prayer together
Archbishop Welby and Pope Francis at prayer together. (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)
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)
Pope Francis welcomes Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at the Vatican. Both spoke of the 'bonds of friendship and love' between the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion
Pope Francis welcomes Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at the Vatican. Both spoke of the ‘bonds of friendship and love’ between the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion. Photo: Lambeth Palace. (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: Paul Haring/CNS. (14 June 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 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)
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)
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 Welby standing outside Lambeth Palace
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby standing outside Lambeth Palace. (2013)
Archbishops Justin Welby and Vincent Nichols
Archbishops Justin Welby and Vincent Nichols.
Atchbishop Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury
Atchbishop Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury.

Hierarchical context:

Series: Geoffrey Fisher (1945-1961), Michael Ramsey (1961-1974), Donald Coggan (1975-1980), Robert Runcie (1980-1991), George Carey (1991-2002), Rowan Williams (2002-2012), Justin Welby (2013-2024), Sarah Mullally (2026-)

Born in London, 1956; ordained deacon 1992, priest 1993, bishop 2011; Bishop of Durham (2011-2013); Archbishop of Canterbury (21 March 2013 to 12 November 2024).

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