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Sarah Mullally Becomes First Female Archbishop of Canterbury
10/5/2025
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- Sarah Mullally has been appointed the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.
- 63-year-old Mullally previously served as Bishop of London and England's Chief Nursing Officer.
- Her installation is planned for March 2026 after January confirmation.
- Her stance on same-sex blessings drew criticism from conservative Anglicans in Africa.
- Keir Starmer and leaders welcomed appointment; Mullally condemned antisemitism and pledged safety and well-being.
