
The Digest:
According to agency reports, Sarah Mullally has been appointed as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England and the global Anglican community in its history, dating back to the sixth century.
Key Points:
- The 63-year-old former nurse was appointed by King Charles III following a selection committee process.
- Mullally described feeling a sense of "peace and trust in God" about her new role.
- She succeeds Justin Welby, who resigned earlier this year over an abuse scandal cover-up.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the appointment as significant for national life.
- The Church of England only began allowing women bishops in 2014 after years of internal debate.
- Mullally previously made history as the first female Bishop of London in 2018.
- The Anglican Communion has approximately 85 million followers across 165 countries worldwide.
Sources: Punch Newspaper