The Archbishop of Canterbury will take a three-month sabbatical next year for ‘reflection, prayer, and spiritual renewal,’ Lambeth Palace has confirmed.
Justin Welby is expected to be away from May to July 2021, studying in either Cambridge or the United States. He will be examining the concept of reconciliation – one of the personal priorities of his ministry – during this time.
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It sometimes surprises me that Priests & Bishops do not take more time off to reflect, recharge and renew one’s spiritual needs. They work tirelessly & we all need time to pause, relax, and redirect our energies. 3 months may not even be enough.