NEW LEADERS

Auckland Star, Volume LXXIII, Issue 46, 24 February 1942, Page 5

NEW LEADERS

CHURCH OF ENGLAND 'Tirst Socialist To Become Primate" * United Press Association.—Copyright. Rec noon. LONDON, Feb. 23. The King has appointed the Archbishop of York, Dr. William Temple, to become Archbishop of Canterbury in succession to the Most Rev. Cosmo Gordon Lang, who has resigned. His Majesty has also appointed the Bishop of Winchester the Rt. Rev. C. F. Garbett, to succeed the Archbishop of York. The Times states that in Dr. Temple and Dr. Garbett the Church of England can be sure of first-rate leadership for its future work. Dr. Temple, the newspaper adds, possesses a remarkable influence over the young people.

A commentator, Mr. Cyril Wray, said that both Dr. Temple and Dr. Garbett have taken a deep interest in social reforms. Dr. Garbett has had a long experience in dealing with overcrowding in London, and has been outspoken about the conditions in the slum areas.

Dr. Temple is the first Socialist to become Primate of All-England, says the Daily Express. He has often proclaimed his sympathy with Labour. In his latest book, "Christianity and the Social Order," he says the Church may tell the politician what ends the social order should promote, but it must leave it to the politician to devise the precise means. Opposition from Conservative churchmen to Dr. Temple's appointment was reported last month because he was considered "too pink."