Welby apologizes for persecution on the grounds of sexuality – Episcopal News Service January 16, 2016 by Fulcrum Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby apologized Jan. 15 to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people for the hurt and pain they have experienced by the Anglican Communion over the years. Matthew Davies and Mary Frances Schonberg. Episcopal News Service. 15 January 2016 FulcrumShareTweetShare