Church of England Appoints Sarah Mullally as First Female Archbishop of Canterbury
The Church of England has appointed Sarah Mullally as its new Archbishop of Canterbury, succeeding Justin Welby who stepped down due to his involvement in a delayed sexual abuse scandal. King Charles III, the church's head, approved the appointment.
Mullally, 63, brings a wealth of experience to the role. Before her ecclesiastical career, she worked as a cancer nurse. She became a priest in 2006 and was later appointed Bishop of London in 2018. Her promotion to Archbishop of Canterbury makes her the first woman to hold the position and the 106th holder of the office.
Mullally's appointment comes after a year-long vacancy following Welby's departure. She is considered progressive in her views on same-sex relationships but opposes the assisted dying bill. As Archbishop, she will serve as the highest spiritual authority for all Anglican churches worldwide.
Sarah Mullally expressed a sense of peace and trust in God regarding her new responsibility. She will be officially inaugurated in January, marking a significant milestone for the Church of England and the global Anglican community.
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