Williams addresses Synod for last time as Archbishop
Dr Rowan Williams has addressed the Church of England's General Synod for the last time as Archbishop of Canterbury.
Dr Williams, who leaves his post at the end of the year, will be succeeded by Rt Rev Justin Welby.
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