Ugandan-born Archbishop of York John Sentamu will not become Archbishop of Canterbury, with the post going to Justin Welby according to Britains Daily Telegraph.
Welby, a former oil company executive, accepted the post, the spiritual leader of the world's Anglicans, the Daily Telegraph reported on Wednesday.
Welby, the Bishop of Durham, will take over from current incumbent Rowan Williams when he retires next month, revealed the paper.
The appointment of the 56-year-old, who was educated at Britains exclusive Eton College, could come as early as Friday after the Crown Nominations Commission put his name forward to Prime Minister David Cameron, according to the online report.
Sources close to the selection process told the paper that Welby had emerged as "the outstanding candidate" despite being a bishop for only a year.
The Church refused to confirm Welby's appointment, but speculation mounted after he pulled out of a scheduled appearance on BBC Radio 4.
Welby, a former oil company executive, accepted the post, the spiritual leader of the world's Anglicans, the Daily Telegraph reported on Wednesday.
Welby, the Bishop of Durham, will take over from current incumbent Rowan Williams when he retires next month, revealed the paper.
The appointment of the 56-year-old, who was educated at Britains exclusive Eton College, could come as early as Friday after the Crown Nominations Commission put his name forward to Prime Minister David Cameron, according to the online report.
Sources close to the selection process told the paper that Welby had emerged as "the outstanding candidate" despite being a bishop for only a year.
The Church refused to confirm Welby's appointment, but speculation mounted after he pulled out of a scheduled appearance on BBC Radio 4.
