Former Archbishop of Canterbury Denied Permission to Officiate
- Charles Perez
- Aug 21
- 1 min read
By David Virtue, DD
August 21, 2025
The Former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has been denied his permission to officiate by his diocesan bishop in south-east London, where Welby has settled, according to a report in Private Eye.
His diocesan bishop, who was once loyal to him, has so far declined to give him permission to officiate (PTO) that would be necessary for him to minister as a volunteer.
VOL reached out to Southwark Bishop Christopher Chessun for comment, but he could not be reached.
Since his resignation and leaving Lambeth Palace, Welby has been out of the limelight, his legacy mostly in tatters.
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Not true. Julian Mann reports that he never even requested a PTO.
And what is "exclusive" about this "news"? It was falsely reported by Private Eye.