New Leadership at the Crossroads: The Future of the Church of England

The Church of England's long-awaited announcement of a new Archbishop of Canterbury is imminent, with expectations high that the new leader will help address the church's historical scandals and guide the Anglican community through ongoing debates on sex and gender.

Justin Welby resigned following criticism of his handling of abuse scandals, and his successor will need to restore trust and confront challenges such as declining attendance and internal divisions. The global Anglican Communion, spanning 165 countries, looks to this leadership for guidance.

The selection process has been lengthy and opaque, yet this year sees the possibility of adopting a significant milestone: a female archbishop. Among the potential candidates are trailblazing women who could reshape the historical leadership role of the Church of England.