The Conclave Is Here. But Another Church Is Making a Decision That Will Be Just as Consequential.
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As cardinals convene in Vatican City to elect a new pope, the Church of England is undergoing its own intricate selection process for the next archbishop of Canterbury. The resignation of Justin Welby, prompted by the Makin Report's findings on misconduct, exemplifies deep divisions within the Church over gender and sexuality. This situation mirrors challenges faced by other churches, illustrating the complexity of maintaining unity in a historically diverse and tolerant tradition, one that has evolved since the Elizabethan Settlement.
The next archbishop of Canterbury is set to be chosen amid profound division in the Anglican Communion, primarily focused on issues of gender and sexuality.
Justin Welby’s resignation highlights the Church of England's internal struggles, particularly following revelations around misconduct related to the previous archbishop.
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