The Next Archbishop of Canterbury

The archbishop of Canterbury’s position is profoundly significant, not only because he leads the Church of England (CoE), but also because he sits on the seat of St. Augustine of Canterbury, the “Apostle to the English.” That historical seat speaks to the heart of global Anglicans because the Church of England spread the gospel and planted churches on many continents during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. For this reason, the appointment of the archbishop of Canterbury must not be made without listening to voices from around the world. I share my reflections as a retired archbishop from the Global South who worked with three successive archbishops of Canterbury.