Sarah Mullally Enthroned as First Female Archbishop of Canterbury
Dame Sarah Mullally, a former nurse and midwife, was formally enthroned as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England in over 1,400 years of its history. As Archbishop, she leads approximately 85 million Anglicans worldwide. Her predecessor resigned following an abuse scandal.
Key Facts
- 1Sarah Mullally was enthroned as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury in a ceremony before approximately 2,000 guests
- 2She is the first woman to lead the Church of England in over 1,400 years of its history
- 3As Archbishop of Canterbury, Mullally leads approximately 85 million Anglicans worldwide
- 4Mullally, 63, is a former nurse and midwife
- 5Her predecessor resigned following an abuse scandal
Coverage
Reported by Al Jazeera, NPR, ABC News Australia, The Independent, and South China Morning Post, reflecting the global significance of this historic appointment for the Anglican Communion.
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Sarah Mullally enthroned as first female archbishop of Canterbury
Al Jazeera · 10h ago
'Here I am': Sarah Mullally enthroned as first female Archbishop of Canterbury
ABC News AU · 10h ago
Sarah Mullally celebrated as the Church of England's first female leader, in photos
The Independent · 16h ago
For the first time in more than 1,400 years, Church of England gets a woman leader
NPR · 18h ago
Ex-nurse enthroned as first female Archbishop of Canterbury
South China Morning Post · 18h ago