8 November 2012Last updated at 14:01

Justin Welby becomes Archbishop of Canterbury frontrunner

Key Points

  • Bishop of Durham Justin Welby is expected to be named as the next Archbishop of Canterbury on Friday
  • The 56-year-old would replace Rowan Williams, who steps down next month after 10 years in the post
  • Bishop Welby is known to oppose gay marriage but supports the ordination of women as bishops

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