"Sarah Mullally has been named as the new Archbishop of Canterbury on Friday, making her the first female leader of the Church of England in its 1,400-year history."
"In her first words after confirmation of her appointment, Mullally said while the role is a "huge responsibility," she feels a sense of "peace and trust in God to carry me.""
"The group said her appointment showed that the English arm of the Church had "relinquished its authority to lead.""
"Mullally was ordained as a priest in 2002 and became one of the first women to be consecrated as a bishop in the Church of England in 2015. She served as Bishop of London since 2018 and has been known to be progressive, championing causes such as allowing blessings for same-sex couples in civil partnerships and marriages."
Sarah Mullally has been named as the Archbishop of Canterbury and will be the first woman to hold the office. The former chief nursing officer for England will be confirmed at a legal ceremony in the coming months, legally becoming Archbishop at a ceremony in Canterbury Cathedral in January and officially taking charge in March 2026. Mullally succeeds Justin Welby, who resigned in November 2024 and left office in January 2025 after failures in handling an abuse scandal. Mullally was ordained in 2002, became a bishop in 2015, and has served as Bishop of London since 2018. She is known for progressive stances, including support for blessings for same-sex couples. Conservative Anglican group GAFCON criticized the appointment, saying the English church had "relinquished its authority to lead." Mullally will serve as ceremonial head of about 85 million Anglicans worldwide.
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