As it happened: Archbishop of Canterbury enthronement

Key Points

  • Archbishop Welby was formally sworn in as the head of the Church of England
  • He is also the spiritual leader of the 77 million-strong worldwide Anglican communion
  • The 57-year-old is a married father-of-five and a former oil executive
  • About 2,000 guests gathered at Canterbury Cathedral for the enthronement ceremony

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