The Church of England has issued the following Press Release on the expected timings for the process of nominating the next Archbishop of Canterbury, extracts of which are reproduced below. Key dates in the process are:
- Vacancy in See process commenced December 2024.
- Chair of Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) appointed late December 2024.
- The full membership of CNC expected to be known by mid-March 2025.
- The Commission will meet in May, July and September. Shortlisted candidates are generally interviewed at the final meeting, and a decision made.