Sarah Mullally Makes History as First Female Archbishop of Canterbury
Sarah Mullally has been appointed as the Archbishop of Canterbury, marking the first time a woman has become the spiritual leader of the Church of England. Mullally will address divisions within the church over women's and LGBTQ rights while tackling longstanding sexual abuse scandals.
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In a historic move, Sarah Mullally has been appointed as the Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England. Her appointment marks a significant milestone for gender equality within the church.
Mullally will navigate existing divisions over the treatment of women and LGBTQ individuals, as well as address concerns about the church's handling of sexual abuse allegations. These issues have been a persistent shadow over the church for more than a decade.
She succeeds Justin Welby, who announced his resignation in November following a critical report on his handling of abuse cases. Mullally now steps into a leadership role in the Anglican Communion, which includes 85 million followers globally.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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