Dame Sarah Mullally Appointed as Pioneering Woman Archbishop of Canterbury
Dame Sarah Mullally has been appointed as the inaugural woman leader of the Church of England, with official sources revealing the 106th archbishop of Canterbury shortly after a year since the departure of Justin Welby amid controversy regarding safeguarding issues.
This marks the first time an leader of the Anglican church has been selected since the Church of England permitted female bishops in 2014.
The archbishop is regarded as the spiritual leader of the Anglican church globally and additionally holds a role in the Lords.
The Stephen Cottrell, the archbishop of York assumed many duties during the transition period, and was among the decision-makers of the group responsible for selecting the next archbishop.
The selection body had to agree to the new appointment by a two-thirds consensus. After agreement, in line with tradition, the process involves a name being given to the PM, currently Keir Starmer and then submitted to the sovereign.
She will not officially begin the role until a confirmation of election in January, with an enthronement service occurring subsequently, after they have paid homage to the king.
