Summary
Sarah Mullally has been appointed as the first woman Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the leader of the global Anglican community. She previously served as the Bishop of London and was a former chief nursing officer in England.
Key Facts
- Sarah Mullally is the first woman to become the Archbishop of Canterbury.
- She will lead the Anglican Church, which has about 85 million members worldwide.
- Her appointment was announced by the Church of England and approved by King Charles III.
- Mullally was selected by the College of Canons of Canterbury Cathedral.
- Before this role, she served as the Bishop of London.
- She is a former nurse and held the position of chief nursing officer for England in 1999.
- Mullally will address ongoing issues in the Anglican Church, including sexual abuse scandals and divisions over women's and LGBTQ rights.
- She is also a member of the House of Lords, the UK's upper parliament house.
