Archbishop of Canterbury calls for presidential figure
The outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury has said his role should be shared by two people after admitting he has failed to do enough to prevent a split over homosexuality.
In an interview with the Daily Telegraph, Dr Rowan Williams revealed the Anglican Church is drawing up proposals for a historical overhaul that would introduce a presidential figure to take over some of the Archbishop’s global role.
He acknowledged he had mismanaged certain controversies such as the ordination of homosexuals and the question of women bishops. He said: “I know that I’ve, at various points, disappointed both Conservatives and Liberals.”