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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 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.

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The 63-year-old former NHS chief nursing officer 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 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2024/archbishop-faces-resignation-calls-over-church-abuse-coverup">Justin Welby's resignation</a> over his handling of the John Smyth abuse scandal, with a report finding Welby could have reported the abuse to police in 2013 but failed to do so.

Mullally's appointment follows Justin Welby's resignation over his handling of the John Smyth abuse scandal, with a 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, selected Mullally through a process involving public consultation and required a two-thirds majority vote for the appointment decision.

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

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.

As Archbishop of Canterbury, Mullally will serve as the spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans across 165 countries. The appointment has since seen criticism from Gafcon – an Anglican body representative of churches predominantly in Africa and South America – over the selection of a female leader.

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As Archbishop of Canterbury, Mullally will serve as the spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans across 165 countries. The appointment has since seen criticism from Gafcon – an Anglican body representative of churches predominantly in Africa and South America – over the selection of a female leader.

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

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Bishop Sarah Mullally's historic appointment as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury represents a transformative moment that will unite and strengthen the Anglican Church. Her deep calling for healing from her medical background, combined with her keen sense of humor and natural evangelistic gifts, positions her perfectly to lead spiritual renewal across Britain. Female leadership has historically brought unity during times of turmoil, and Mullally can inspire confidence across all church traditions while fostering the gospel revival that research shows the nation desperately craves.

Bishop Sarah Mullally's historic appointment as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury represents a transformative moment that will unite and strengthen the Anglican Church. Her deep calling for healing from her medical background, combined with her keen sense of humor and natural evangelistic gifts, positions her perfectly to lead spiritual renewal across Britain. Female leadership has historically brought unity during times of turmoil, and Mullally can inspire confidence across all church traditions while fostering the gospel revival that research shows the nation desperately craves.</span

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Dame Sarah Mullally is the new Archbishop of Canterbury. Im praying shell lead with faith, hope and love

Sarah Mullally's appointment as Archbishop represents the final destruction of biblical Christianity within the Church of England and violates God's clear design for male spiritual leadership. This feminist rebellion against Scripture will devastate the global Anglican Communion, as the vast majority of worldwide Anglicans will rightfully reject this false teacher and split from Canterbury. The Church of England had the opportunity to choose godly reform but instead selected a leader who will accelerate apostasy and ensure God's judgment on this once-faithful institution.

Sarah Mullally's appointment as Archbishop represents the final destruction of biblical Christianity within the Church of England and violates God's clear design for male spiritual leadership. This feminist rebellion against Scripture will devastate the global Anglican Communion, as the vast majority of worldwide Anglicans will rightfully reject this false teacher and split from Canterbury. The Church of England had the opportunity to choose godly reform but instead selected a leader who will accelerate apostasy and ensure God's judgment on this once-faithful institution.</span

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This is a transformative moment that will unite and strengthen the Anglican Church. Her deep calling for healing from her medical background, combined with her keen sense of humor and natural evangelistic gifts, positions Mullally perfectly to lead spiritual renewal across Britain. Mullally can inspire confidence across all church traditions while fostering the gospel revival the nation desperately craves.

This is a transformative moment that will unite and strengthen the Anglican Church. Her deep calling for healing from her medical background, combined with her keen sense of humor and natural evangelistic gifts, positions Mullally perfectly to lead spiritual renewal across Britain. Mullally can inspire confidence across all church traditions while fostering the gospel revival the nation desperately craves.

This is final destruction of biblical Christianity within the Church of England, violating God's clear design for male spiritual leadership. Modern woke ideology should have no place in God's teachings and yet has managed to corrupt the very heart of Anglican Christianity. The Church had the opportunity to choose godly reform but instead selected a leader who will accelerate apostasy and ensure God's judgment on this once-faithful institution.

This is final destruction of biblical Christianity within the Church of England, violating God's clear design for male spiritual leadership. Modern woke ideology should have no place in God's teachings and yet has managed to corrupt the very heart of Anglican Christianity. The Church had the opportunity to choose godly reform but instead selected a leader who will accelerate apostasy and ensure God's judgment on this once-faithful institution.

There is a 50% chance that the Roman Catholic Church will not permit the ordination of female clergy before 2100, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 50% chance that the Roman Catholic Church will not permit the ordination of female clergy before 2100, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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