Dr John Sentamu too old to be Archbishop of Canterbury, say critics

by Ruth Gledhill and Ruth Maclean
From: The Times
March 19, 2012

LEADING Anglicans are lobbying against Dr John Sentamu, the favourite candidate to become the next Archbishop of Canterbury, by suggesting that he is too old.

Dr Sentamu, whom liberals regard as too conservative on gay marriage, emerged as an early favourite to replace Rowan Williams when he steps down at the end of the year.

But critics have privately questioned the African-born archbishop's suitability for the role, pointing out that, at 62, he is already a year older than Dr Williams.

One insider said: "Just as the initials ABC are used to designate the Archbishop of Canterbury, the initials ABY have been used for York. But now, for those against him, they are being used to mean 'Anyone But York'." the rest

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