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Sarah Mullally becomes first ever female Archbishop of Canterbury

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Dame Sarah Mullally has been named as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, marking the first time in the Church of England's nearly 500-year history that a woman has been chosen for this role, following approval by King Charles III.</span

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Dame Sarah Mullally has been named as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, marking the first time in the Church of England's nearly 500-year history that a woman has been chosen for this role, following approval by King Charles III.

The 63-year-old former NHS chief nursing officer became a priest in 2002 and was appointed as the first female Bishop of London in 2018, having previously served as the youngest-ever chief nursing officer for England at age 37.</span

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The 63-year-old former NHS chief nursing officer became a priest in 2002 and was appointed as the first female Bishop of London in 2018, having previously served as the youngest-ever chief nursing officer for England at age 37.

Mullally's appointment follows Justin Welby's resignation over his handling of the John Smyth abuse scandal, with a damning report finding Welby could have reported the abuse to police in 2013 but failed to do so.</span

Mullally's appointment follows Justin Welby's resignation over his handling of the John Smyth abuse scandal, with a damning report finding Welby could have reported the abuse to police in 2013 but failed to do so.

The Crown Nominations Commission, led by Lord Evans and comprising 17 members, selected Mullally through a process involving public consultation and required a two-thirds majority vote for the appointment decision.</span

The Crown Nominations Commission, led by Lord Evans and comprising 17 members, selected Mullally through a process involving public consultation and required a two-thirds majority vote for the appointment decision.

As Archbishop of Canterbury, Mullally will serve as the spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans across 165 countries, though her progressive stance may deepen rifts with conservative provinces in Africa and Asia.</span

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As Archbishop of Canterbury, Mullally will serve as the spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans across 165 countries, though her progressive stance may deepen rifts with conservative provinces in Africa and Asia.

Mullally will legally assume the role following a confirmation of election ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral in January 2026, with her installation service scheduled for Canterbury Cathedral in March 2026.</span

Mullally will legally assume the role following a confirmation of election ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral in January 2026, with her installation service scheduled for Canterbury Cathedral in March 2026.

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