Summary
Sarah Mullally has become the first woman to be installed as the Archbishop of Canterbury. She took her seat in a historic ceremony attended by notable figures, including royalty and political leaders. Her appointment signifies a major change in the Church of England, which continues to face tensions between progressive and conservative elements.
Key Facts
- Sarah Mullally is the first female Archbishop of Canterbury for the Church of England.
- She was formally installed on the Chair of St Augustine at Canterbury Cathedral.
- The ceremony was attended by Prince William, Catherine, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
- Her role includes being the spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, which has about 85 million members.
- The Church of England first ordained female priests in 1994 and female bishops in 2015.
- President Trump’s predecessor, Justin Welby, resigned after a child abuse cover-up scandal.
- Mullally wore a ring from a past archbishop to symbolize better relations with the Catholic Church.
- There is ongoing tension within the Anglican Church over LGBTQ issues and women's leadership.
