Summary
Sarah Mullally has been chosen as the Archbishop of Canterbury, making her the first woman to lead the Church of England in this role. She takes over after Justin Welby resigned following a scandal. Mullally, a former top nurse in the NHS, has been active in church leadership since becoming a priest in 2006.
Key Facts
- Sarah Mullally is the first woman appointed as Archbishop of Canterbury.
- She became a priest in 2006 and was the first female Bishop of London in 2018.
- The Church of England has gone nearly a year without an archbishop after Justin Welby resigned.
- Welby stepped down over a report about unreported abuse linked to the Church.
- The Archbishop of Canterbury is the spiritual leader of the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican Communion.
- Mullally worked in the NHS for over 35 years, holding a senior role as chief nursing officer.
- King Charles III congratulated her on the appointment, which becomes official in January after a formal confirmation.
- She has promised to stand against antisemitism and other forms of hatred.
