Historic Appointment of Sarah Mullally
First woman to lead Church of England in 1,400-year history.
Ceremony held at Canterbury Cathedral with 2,000 guests.
Mullally previously served as England's chief nursing officer.
Appointed in October 2025, confirmed in January 2026 at St Paul's Cathedral.
Women became priests in England in 1994, making her elevation significant.
St John's Bible used in ceremony since 1945 for the first time.
Mullally completed 140 km pilgrimage from London.
Prince William and Sir Keir Starmer attended with 165 country representatives.
Church faces declining attendance and past safeguarding issues.
Mullally pledged to listen to survivors and promote transparency.
Archbishop must unite divided Anglican Communion amid GAFCON tensions.
3 weeks ago