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The British monarch (currently, Queen [[Elizabeth II]]) is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England making her the titular head of the Anglican Communion. The British Monarch also bears the title 'Defender of the Faith'. A law dating from 1701, still in effect, prevents a Roman Catholic or spouse of a Roman Catholic from becoming king or queen.<ref> See [http://www.statutelaw.gov.uk/content.aspx?activeTextDocId=1565208 Text]</ref>
The British monarch (currently, Queen [[Elizabeth II]]) is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England making her the titular head of the Anglican Communion. The British Monarch also bears the title 'Defender of the Faith'. A law dating from 1701, still in effect, prevents a Roman Catholic or spouse of a Roman Catholic from becoming king or queen.<ref> See [http://www.statutelaw.gov.uk/content.aspx?activeTextDocId=1565208 Text]</ref>
The [[Archbishop of Canterbury]], the head of the Holy See of Canterbury, is the head of the Communion, and is seen as the 'Anglican Pope'. He has the ability to canonize saints, a notable example being Saint King [[Charles I]], the martyr. He can veto the appointment of any bishop.
The [[Archbishop of Canterbury]], the head of the Holy See of Canterbury, is the head of the Communion, and is seen as the 'Anglican Pope', his official pronouncements being considered binding on all Anglicans. He has the ability to canonize saints, a notable example being Saint King [[Charles I]], the martyr. He can veto the appointment of any bishop.
The principal book of worship in Anglican churches is the [[Book of Common Prayer]] created by [[Thomas Cranmer]].
The principal book of worship in Anglican churches is the [[Book of Common Prayer]] created by [[Thomas Cranmer]].