The name of the new archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion, is expected to be announced in autumn. It was stated today in a release from London. The procedure for the selection and appointment of the next archbishop of Canterbury has actually begun by now, after Rowan Williams resigned. The English Prime Minister appointed Lord Richard Luce president of the “Crown Nominations Commission”, which has the delicate task of selecting the next archbishop. In commenting on such appointment, Lord Luce said that it is “a great privilege”. “I approach this task with humbleness and with a strong sense of responsibility, which I will share with the Commission members. I am perfectly aware of the meaning of the role the archbishop plays, both nationally and all over the world. It is of course an extremely important role for both the Church of England and for the broader community of out country, given the contribution made by the Church to our society, at all levels”. (continued)

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