Anglicans Recognize Pope as ‘Father of the Church in the West’, Says Archbishop of Canterbury

Anglicans Recognize Pope as ‘Father of the Church in the West’, Says Archbishop of Canterbury



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Pope Francis and the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, at the Vatican on Oct. 5, 2021.

Archbishop Welby’s comments on ecumenism follow his call for a vote on banning same-sex marriage earlier in the conference.