Crown Nominations Commission
Deadlock Raises Questions
- Friday, October 12, 2012
By John Martin
Delay in appointing a successor to Rowan Williams prompts questions about the viability of the role.
Clearing the Two-thirds Hurdle
- Monday, October 1, 2012
By John Martin
How deep is the deadlock as the Crown Nominations Commission continues to work toward recommending a successor for the Archbishop of Canterbury?
Look to Africa
- Monday, October 1, 2012
The World Council of Churches is headquartered in Geneva, even though there are probably more Christians in a neighborhood of Lagos or Nairobi than all of Switzerland.
Horse Race for Lambeth Palace
- Monday, September 24, 2012
By John Martin
There seem to be two leading candidates and one who may spring a surprise.
Primates Release Signed Letter
- Friday, August 10, 2012
“He must have the capacity to collectively put into effect the decisions taken at Lambeth Conferences and Primates Meetings.”
A Coup for Cambridge
- Monday, March 19, 2012
By John Martin
The appointment of Rowan Williams is a coup for Cambridge University, as he is expected to attract a long queue of doctoral theology students from across the world.




