Interviewed by the BBC in 2011, Welby said that to be appointed Bishop of Durham was both challenging and a huge privilege: "I was astonished to be offered the role.
Entrevistado pola BBC en 2011, Welby dixo que ser nomeado como Bispo de Durham era un reto e un privilexio moi grandes: “Deixoume asombrado que me ofreceran o cargo.