The chances of a humble Christian, a faithful teacher of the biblical faith and a servant-hearted pastor, rather than a power-playing careerist, being appointed Archbishop of Canterbury in the contemporary Church of England are next to zero.
Truth is obscured when there is such severe disagreement and distrust between political factions.
Just when the Church of England needs some good news ... the Royal Mail has issued a set of special stamps celebrating the UK's most popular cleric.
At the start of a new year, we become increasingly aware of the marking of time into significant chunks and milestones. Yet, we frequently take for granted the milestones that are used by our own culture.
According to the Bible, although government is exercised by human beings, the one who exercises supreme governmental authority is God himself.
Welby failed the parishes by demoralising them, he failed the Anglican Communion by being unable to restrain his progressive partisanship, he failed the organisation by 'doing management' badly, and he failed the country by offering it socialism instead of Christianity.
Author Anthony Paice on how Winchester bishops became a powerhouse that not only advanced Christianity but played a pivotal role in the development of the English state.
As the Church of England gears up to appoint a new Archbishop of Canterbury, the female candidates appear to be more able than the male contenders.
From a traditional Christian point of view there are still two basic reasons why it is problematic to accept someone as a member of their chosen sex if they are biologically a member of the opposite sex.
As Justin Welby leaves office, Martyn Whittock explores the early medieval history that explains the authority structure of the Church of England and why it has two archbishops.
Too often in the euphoria of singing together we don't really think very much about the words.
The decision not to accept his Christmas donation has divided opinion.
Christian Today speaks to Meg Cannon to find out more about the inspiration behind her new devotional for girls and young women.
