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Canterbury Cathedral St. Augustine, in white robes, gestures while preaching to King Aethelberht I and his court, who are seated under a tree, in a 19th-century colored wood engraving. John Wycliffe Portrait of King Henry VIII of England wearing ornate 16th-century royal attire with a fur-lined cloak, gold jewelry, and a feathered hat, standing against a dark background.
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John Henry Newman Pope Francis and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, both in ceremonial robes and mitres, during a Vespers Service at Saint Gregory Church on Caelian Hill in Rome, Italy. Archbishop of Canterbury The Anglican Communion
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Why did Henry VIII form the Church of England?
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When Christmas Became Illegal
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Canterbury Cathedral
The stately Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, England. The cathedral is the seat of the...
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Aethelberht I
St. Augustine preaching to Aethelberht I, 19th-century colored wood engraving.
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John Wycliffe
English reformer and theologian John Wycliffe.
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Hans Holbein the Younger: portrait of Henry VIII
Henry VIII, painting by Hans Holbein the Younger, c. 1540.
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John Henry Newman
St. John Henry Newman, c. 1885.
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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby (left) and Pope Francis (right) leading a vespers...
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Archbishop of Canterbury
Enthronement of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at Canterbury Cathedral, England,...
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The Anglican Communion
Map of the churches and membership of the Anglican Communion.
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A career of historic firsts
Bishop of London Sarah Mullally speaking during her installation ceremony at St....
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