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First Female Archbishop Urges Peace in Inaugural Easter Sermon

4/5/2026

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Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, will deliver her inaugural Easter sermon at Canterbury Cathedral.
She will urge peace in the Middle East as the US-Israel conflict with Iran persists.
She will call for an end to violence and pray for justice and freedom for all.
Her installation, attended by members of the royal family, marks a significant moment for the Church of England.

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Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, will deliver her inaugural Easter sermon at Canterbury Cathedral.
She will urge peace in the Middle East as the US-Israel conflict with Iran persists.
She will call for an end to violence and pray for justice and freedom for all.
Her installation, attended by members of the royal family, marks a significant moment for the Church of England.