If the Archbishop of Canterbury is serious about the Anglican Communion having a "president" perhaps he should be courageous enough to talk through the implications of such a proposal.

It would not be possible in the twenty-first century for such a person to be "appointed" - to have any legitimacy the post would have to be elected, preferably by the people (for England this could be those on the PCC roll of each parish).

And if that point is conceded, then why not elect the bishops who sit in the House of Lords?