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    March 16, 2012

Archbishop of Canterbury Announces Resignation

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   Pope Benedict XVI arrives with Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams,
   left, to celebrate Vespers at Rome's San Gregorio al Celio Basilica,
   March 10, 2012.
   Photo: AP
   Pope Benedict XVI arrives with Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams,
   left, to celebrate Vespers at Rome's San Gregorio al Celio Basilica,
   March 10, 2012.

   The Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the Anglican
   Communion and the Church of England, announced Friday he is stepping
   down at the end of this year.
   Archbishop Rowan Williams said on his [1]website, he will begin a new
   position as Master of Magdalene College, in Cambridge, beginning in
   January.
   He has served as the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury (2002) for a
   decade.
   Dr. Williams says leaving his post was not an easy decision, but he
   looks forward with the same support and inspiration to continue serving
   the Church's mission and being witness to his faith.
   The Crown Nominations Commission will be responsible for helping in the
   selection of Dr. Williams' successor.

References

   1. http://www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/articles.php/2173/archbishop-of-canterbury-to-be-master-of-magdalene-college-cambridge

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