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Shortlist for next Archbishop of Canterbury revealed

On Oct 3, Britain is expected to announce the next Archbishop of Canterbury, the 106th to replace Justin Welby, former Archbishop of Canterbury, leading 85 million Anglicans.
The selection's lengthy vetting process, led by former MI5 head Jonathan Evans, and Justin Welby's resignation after the Makin review into John Smyth's abuses delayed the choice.
Leading contenders include Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester, the first female diocesan bishop, and The Rt Revd Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Chelmsford, a refugee since 1979.
Appointing a woman would mark a historic shift for global religious institutions and challenge some conservative Christians in African countries, while Andrew Graystone called it a significant opportunity.
Under rules, the Crown Nominations Commission with 17 voting members must reach a two-thirds majority before Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer forwards names to King Charles; betting closed Oct. 2 ahead of Friday's Downing St. press conference.

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