Summary
Archbishop Dame Sarah Mullally will give her first Easter sermon as the leader of the Church of England, praying for an end to violence in the Middle East. The sermon is taking place amid ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. Thousands have died since the conflict started with US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
Key Facts
- Dame Sarah Mullally is the Archbishop of Canterbury, the leader of the Church of England.
- She will deliver her first Easter sermon at Canterbury Cathedral.
- She will pray for peace in the Middle East amid a conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
- The conflict began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.
- Iran responded by attacking Israel and US-allied states in the Gulf.
- Thousands have been reported killed in the conflict.
- Dame Sarah was installed as Archbishop in March 2024, becoming the first female in the role.
- Her previous role was as the chief nursing officer for England.
