From bootlegger father to slave-owning ancestor – why Justin Welby keeps apologising for his past
The latest divine revelation for the Archbishop of Canterbury comes not from a stone tablet. Instead, it follows a series of historical disclosures, all stemming from a DNA test prompted by a Telegraph investigation in 2016.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby reveals ancestor owned slaves in Jamaica
Justin Welby's biological father, who the archbishop did not have a relationship with, is the great great grandson of the owner of a Jamaican plantation and received compensation after the abolition of slavery.
Archbishop of Canterbury reveals ties to slavery and says ancestors were compensated for abolition
Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has revealed that one of his ancestors owned enslaved people on a Jamaican plantation and received compensation from the British government upon the abolition of slavery.
Archbishop Welby reveals slave owner ancestor
Justin Welby says a recent trip to Jamaica has helped him "confront the legacies of enslavement".
Archbishop of Canterbury reveals his ancestral links to slavery: Justin Welby's relatives enslaved people on a plantation in Jamaica and were later compensated by the UK government
The Archbishop of Canterbury has revealed his family’s ties to slavery. The Most Reverend Justin Welby disclosed that his ancestor owned enslaved people on a plantation in Jamaica and was compensated by the British government when slavery was abolished.
Right to die could become duty to die, Justin Welby warns
The right to die risks becoming a duty to die if assisted suicide becomes legal, the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned. The ...
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King Charles shows his gratitude to Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and other stars of his Coronation by naming them in the New Year Honours list
The Most Reverend Justin Welby, 67, is admitted to the Royal Victorian Order for his 'personal service' to the ... do not use the style in day-to-day life. This means it will be some time ...
Assisted dying: Kim Leadbeater has ‘productive’ meeting with church leaders
Kim Leadbeater and Justin Welby met on Monday alongside the Bishop of London, Dame Sarah Mullally. Mr Welby said last week ...
Justin Welby ‘plainly wrong’ over blacklisting of gender-critical chaplain
The Most Reverend Justin Welby has repeatedly refused to allow Dr ... are refusing to give me my life back.” In a ...
Assisted dying Bill would not lead to 'slippery slope', MP tells Archbishop
Labour MP Kim Leadbeater has written to the Archbishop of Canterbury to challenge his position on assisted dying after he ...
Archbishop of Canterbury warns of ‘slippery slope’ ahead of assisted dying legislation
The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned of a “slippery slope” ahead of an assisted dying bill being officially introduced to ...
Voters now more positive about Reform than Labour
Voters now feel more positively about Reform UK than they do about Labour, a poll has found. A poll of 2,000 adults by JL ...