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First Female Archbishop of Canterbury Begins Historic Pilgrimage

3/21/2026

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Dame Sarah Mullally is the first female Archbishop of Canterbury and will undertake a six-day pilgrimage from London to Canterbury before her enthronement on March 25.
She is the 106th Archbishop and reflects on the Becket Camino, a route significant to Anglicans.
The installation ceremony is expected to attract over 2,000 attendees, including British royals and faith leaders.
Despite a meningitis outbreak in Kent, no specific safety measures are required.

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Story summary

Dame Sarah Mullally is the first female Archbishop of Canterbury and will undertake a six-day pilgrimage from London to Canterbury before her enthronement on March 25.
She is the 106th Archbishop and reflects on the Becket Camino, a route significant to Anglicans.
The installation ceremony is expected to attract over 2,000 attendees, including British royals and faith leaders.
Despite a meningitis outbreak in Kent, no specific safety measures are required.