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Who is Justin Welby?

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In 2013 Justin Welby was elected the 105th archbishop of Canterbury, making him the leader of the Anglican Communion, the worldwide body of Anglican Christian churches in communion with the see of Canterbury. He announced his resignation in 2024 and was succeeded by Sarah Mullally, the first woman to be appointed in the history of the office.