Sarah Mullally Becomes First Woman Archbishop Of Canterbury
October 5, 2025
2:21 am
Sarah Mullally, a former nurse and Bishop of London breaks 1,400-year precedent, pledging to heal divisions and restore trust in the Church of England.
In a landmark moment for the Church of England, Sarah Mullally has been appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman in the institution’s 1,400-year history to lead the worldwide Anglican Communion.
Mullally, 63, who previously served as Bishop of London, succeeds Justin Welby, who resigned last year following criticism over the church’s handling of a child abuse scandal. Her appointment makes her the spiritual leader of more than 85 million Anglicans globally.
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