Summary
Dame Sarah Mullally has been chosen as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, making her the first woman to lead the Anglican Church, which has about 85 million members worldwide. She replaces Justin Welby, who stepped down after controversy over his handling of sexual abuse claims in the church.
Key Facts
- Dame Sarah Mullally is the new Archbishop of Canterbury.
- She is the first woman to lead the Anglican Church.
- The Anglican Church has around 85 million members around the world.
- Mullally was previously the Bishop of London.
- Justin Welby, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, resigned.
- Welby stepped down amidst issues related to handling sexual abuse allegations.
