Cherry Vann has been announced as the new Archbishop of Wales.
She becomes the first female leader of the Church in Wales, replacing Andrew John who retired following a turbulent period.
Originally from Leicestershire, she has been Bishop of Monmouth since January 2020, and was among the first women to be ordained as a priest in the Church of England in 1994.
Mr John announced his decision to retire with immediate effect in June following the publication of two summaries highlighting safeguarding concerns and misbehaviour at Bangor Cathedral. ...
Ian Black, Dean of Newport, welcomed the appointment on behalf of the Diocese of Monmouth, said Ms Vann was "the right person for this moment in the Church in Wales' life". ...
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