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Sarah Mullally Enthroned as First Female Archbishop of Canterbury

3/26/2026

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Dame Sarah Mullally, the Church of England's first female Archbishop of Canterbury, was enthroned in a ceremony attended by Prince William and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The former nurse emphasized truth and compassion while acknowledging safeguarding failures.
Archbishop Henry Ndukuba of Nigeria called the appointment devastating for opponents of female leadership.
The ceremony showcased the Anglican Communion's global diversity, with prayers and readings in multiple languages.

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Dame Sarah Mullally, the Church of England's first female Archbishop of Canterbury, was enthroned in a ceremony attended by Prince William and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The former nurse emphasized truth and compassion while acknowledging safeguarding failures.
Archbishop Henry Ndukuba of Nigeria called the appointment devastating for opponents of female leadership.
The ceremony showcased the Anglican Communion's global diversity, with prayers and readings in multiple languages.