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 Jeffrey John nominated to become next Bishop of Southwark
The Sunday Telegraph reports that in a confidential meeting, chaired by Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has approved Dr Jeffrey John, the Dean of St Albans, to be on the shortlist to be the next Bishop of Southwark. According to the Sunday Telegraph he is understood to be the favoured candidate.
Members of the Crown Nominations Commission, the body responsible for selecting bishops, will vote this week on whether Dr John's name should now be put forward to the Prime Minister for final approval.
David Cameron has been made aware that Dr John is on the shortlist for the post and is understood to be supportive of such an appointment.
Once the preferred candidate is confirmed by Mr Cameron it is passed to the Queen for final approval.
In 2003, evangelical parishes warned they would withhold payments to central Church coffers if Dr John was consecrated as Bishop of Reading, before Dr Williams ultimately forced him to resign.
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Click here for Jonathan Wynne-Jones commentary (04/07/10)
(Source: The Sunday Telegraph, 04/07/10)
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