Can she save the Church of England? England’s official religion gains a new leader today. But many observers are wondering about the future of the 500-year-old Church.
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Christian - A believer in Christianity, a religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Pope - The bishop of Rome and the head of the worldwide Catholic Church.
Angles - One of the main Germanic tribes who lived in Britain in the post-Roman period.
Canterbury - A city in Kent in southern England. It is known for its cathedral and history as a place of pilgrimage.
Pilgrimage - A journey to a holy place.
dignitaries - A person who has an important position in a society, such as in the government or church.
Justin Welby - The Archbishop of Canterbury from 2013 to 2024.
Clerics - A religious leader. Collectively, clerics are known as the clergy. A form of clergy exists in all Abrahamic religions.
Communion - A group of people united by the same religious beliefs.
Reform UK - Officially Reform UK, a political party set up in 2018 as the Brexit Party. Its most prominent figure is Nigel Farage.